Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Travel)
Location: Atlanta, GA, United States
Start date: May 18, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Weekly pay: $1,573–$1,664 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
Shift: Nights, 2x3 schedule
Setting: Hospital, Travel temporary assignment
This travel assignment focuses on adult medical-surgical care with an emphasis on ortho/trauma surgical cases. Candidate must be prepared to work a night shift and participate fully in a fast-paced inpatient unit.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,573–$1,664 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 2x3 schedule
- Start date: May 18, 2026
- Setting: Hospital-based medical-surgical unit; travel assignment
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct bedside nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients, with strong emphasis on ortho/trauma surgical post-operative care.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor vitals, manage post-op instructions, wound care, drains, and analgesia; recognize and respond to changes in patient status.
- Administer medications and therapies as prescribed; coordinate with physicians, charge nurses, physical therapy, and case management to optimize outcomes.
- Document care accurately in the electronic medical record; ensure patient safety, infection control, and adherence to unit protocols.
- Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, medications, discharge planning, and self-care post-discharge.
Requirements
- Active RN license in Georgia; Nursys license verification required; license in good standing.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Med Surg with ortho/trauma surgical emphasis in a hospital setting of similar size.
- Strong ortho/trauma surgical nursing skills; ability to manage post-operative patients and complex cases.
- Certification: current nursing certification card on file.
- Education: RN degree (ADN or BSN) from an accredited program.
- Additional: No reasonable requests for time off (no RTO); ability to work night shifts and on a high-acuity inpatient unit.
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support for the assignment
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment for credentialing and onboarding
- Access to fast credentialing processes to begin the assignment promptly
- Assignment flexibility and guidance on extension opportunities as available
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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.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Start Your Next Travel Assignment
Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.