Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse – Med Surg travel assignment in Atlanta, GA, United States. Start date: August 3, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,578–$1,692 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 12-hour day shifts, two blocks of three days each (2x3 days). This assignment is in a hospital setting on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit, caring for adult surgical and trauma patients.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,578–$1,692 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 2x3 days
- Start date: August 3, 2026
- Setting: high-acuity Med-Surg unit in a hospital
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to adult patients on a Med-Surg unit, including post-operative and trauma populations; perform assessments, monitor vitals, administer medications, manage IV therapies, and provide wound care as ordered.
- Collaborate with the ED and admitting teams to complete nurse handoffs and ensure seamless patient transitions; document thoroughly in the electronic medical record (EPIC).
- Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes, respond to deteriorations, and escalate appropriately per protocol; maintain patient safety and comfort.
- Coordinate with unit staff (phlebotomists, unit secretaries at night) to support timely lab draws, admissions/discharges, and routine clinical workflows; maintain 5:1 patient ratios per unit guidelines.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, discharge planning, and patient/family education to support outcomes and readiness for transfer or discharge.
- Adhere to all hospital policies on infection control, medication administration, and patient privacy; document nursing care activities accurately and promptly.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Georgia
- BLS required; ACLS preferred; EPIC experience required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Med Surg or a high-acuity specialty unit
- Experience with surgical and trauma patient populations; ability to manage high-acuity care on a 12-hour day shift
- No time off (RTO) requests anticipated during the assignment; able to work in a hospital setting
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Weekly pay: $1,578–$1,692 per week
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide assignments
- 13-week contract with extension opportunities
- Competitive credentialing and onboarding processes designed to support rapid placement
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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.
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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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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.
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