Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 17-Week Travel RN Contract – Americus, GA
Compensation
$1,800.00 - 1,890.00/week
Med/Surg RN Details
Location
Address : Americus, GA, 31719
Job Description
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care Assignment in Americus, Georgia
Apply now for a travel nursing job in Americus, Georgia, providing compassionate acute care as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse on a collaborative 36-bed hospital unit. This assignment offers consistent 12-hour day shifts, guaranteed weekly hours, and valuable experience caring for adult medical-surgical and postoperative patients.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Americus, Georgia
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
- Assignment Dates: October 3, 2026–January 30, 2027
- Duration: Approximately 17 weeks
- Nursing Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Healthcare Setting: Acute care Med/Surg unit with 36 beds
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: Holidays required
- Electronic Medical Record: MEDITECH
- Dress Code: White tops and hunter green pants
Location Highlights: Americus, Georgia
Americus is a welcoming southwest Georgia community known for its relaxed pace, historic character, and friendly atmosphere. The area offers convenient access to regional amenities, outdoor recreation, and a comfortable setting for healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding Georgia travel nursing assignment.
Med/Surg Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility to practice in Georgia
- At least 1 year of recent hospital-based Med/Surg or medical-surgical nursing experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
- Ability to meet the assignment’s 75-mile travel eligibility requirement based on the address listed on the driver's license
- Strong patient assessment, clinical decision-making, communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Travel Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult acute care patients throughout the hospital stay
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
- Care for patients with conditions including CHF, COPD, ESRD, pneumonia, renal failure, sickle cell crisis, sepsis, altered mental status, and orthopedic or bariatric surgical needs
- Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical protocols
- Collaborate with hospitalists, nursing assistants, respiratory therapy, the PICC team, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in MEDITECH
- Provide patient and family education related to treatment plans, medications, discharge needs, and ongoing care
- Participate in occasional floating assignments and complete required unit orientation
Apply now for this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel assignment and join an acute care nursing team in Americus, Georgia.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.