Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
- Atlanta, United States
Posted 24 days ago
About the role
Overview
Registered Nurse - Med Surg (Travel) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Start date August 17, 2026 for a 13-week assignment with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Weekly pay range is $1,646 to $1,696. Shift: 2x3 days. This is a hospital-based med/surg assignment serving adult and older adult patients on a 32-bed unit.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,646–$1,696 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 2x3 days
- Start date: August 17, 2026
- Setting: hospital med/surg unit (32 beds, adult/older adult population)
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult and older adult patients on a 32-bed med/surg unit, ensuring safety, comfort, and quality outcomes.
- Monitor patients with trauma needs, administer heparin drips and other acute medications as ordered, and perform routine nursing procedures per plan of care.
- Assess, document, and respond to changes in patient status; escalate to the care team as needed and participate in timely rounds with the interdisciplinary team.
- Administer medications and perform ancillary tasks (IV therapy, wound care, Foley care, and basic procedures) following unit policies.
- Utilize available specialty equipment (gait belts, geriatric chairs, PT equipment) as part of rehabilitation and mobility strategies.
- Document care in the unit’s electronic medical record system per policy (note: the assignment uses a non-EPIC EMR), maintain accurate charts, and support regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other health professionals to support care continuity and patient education, including discharge planning.
Requirements
- BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
- Documented med/surg/telemetry experience is required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with adult and older adult patients on a 32-bed unit and a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio.
- Willingness to follow unit policies, participate in trauma-related care as needed, and use available specialty equipment.
- Availability to work the stated shift pattern and meet guaranteed hours.
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- 13-week assignment with potential extension opportunities
- Dedicated assignment support and coordination throughout the contract
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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