Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse, Med Surg | Atlanta, GA, United States | Start 07/20/2026 | 13-week travel assignment | $1,583–$1,678 per week | 36 guaranteed hours per week | Shift: 2x3 Nights | Acute-care hospital setting on a 32-bed medical-surgical unit serving adults and older adults.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,583–$1,678 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 2x3 Nights
- Start date: 07/20/2026
- Setting: Medical-surgical, adult/older adult patient population
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to adults and older adults on a 32-bed med-surg unit, maintaining safe nurse-to-patient ratios (approximately 1:5) and prioritizing patient comfort, safety, and timely interventions.
- Administer prescribed medications and IV therapies, including trauma-related orders and anticoagulation such as heparin, monitor patient responses, and address adverse effects per orders.
- Conduct comprehensive daily assessments, monitor telemetry when indicated, document findings accurately in the electronic health record, and communicate changes promptly to the multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with physicians, case management, physical therapy, and other services to implement individualized care plans and support efficient discharge planning.
- Maintain BLS and ACLS certifications; adhere to infection control protocols; utilize specialty equipment (gait belts, geriatric chairs, PT equipment) as appropriate for patient safety and mobilization.
- Complete required unit checklists and care documentation; participate in handoffs and onboarding activities, including ensuring patient and family education and proper transfer of care.
Requirements
- Active RN license and ability to practice in Georgia (or eligibility in a state permitting practice in Georgia)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Documented Med-Surg and telemetry experience; demonstrated ability to care for trauma patients and manage acute medications, including anticoagulants
- Comfortable working a night-shift schedule on a 2x3 Nights rotation and adapting to a high-acuity medical-surgical environment
- NICHE training or geriatric care experience a plus
- Onboarding requires submission of demographic information and a badge photograph for access credentials
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel-support team dedicated to your assignment
- Assignment onboarding and credentialing assistance to streamline start
- Ongoing clinical and operational support throughout the contract
- Guaranteed hours and consistent weekly pay as outlined
Find more opportunities
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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
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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