Travel Medical Surgical RN - $1,714 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/31/2026
• Duration:
  14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Renal Med/Surg RN for a day shift hospital assignment requiring at least 1 year of experience and GA or compact RN licensure.

• Medical Surgical unit with a focus on renal patient care in a hospital setting
• Adult to geriatric patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6 on a 49-room unit with an average daily census of 48
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Uses Epic EMR (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication method
• Every other weekend work required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Navy blue scrubs required

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Prior experience with a 1:6 patient ratio preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skills in respiratory care, including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen administration preferred
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills preferred, including central line blood draws, PICC line management, and peripheral line care
• Experience with colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube management preferred
• Medication administration experience with Heparin, Insulin, and PCA preferred
• Wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE experience preferred
• Telemetry and MS/Tele experience preferred
• Pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care experience preferred
• Surgical drain management experience preferred
• Experience with Rapid Response/Code teams preferred
• First-time travelers are accepted

• Provide direct patient care on a busy renal-focused Medical Surgical unit
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, which must be finalized prior to submission
• No RTO or schedule change requests permitted after offer or during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on the number of major holidays falling within the assignment period (up to two of three major holidays)
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Previous Piedmont employees (perm, per diem, or FCSS) must be separated from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Travelers previously cancelled or declined by Piedmont must complete one assignment outside the Piedmont system before reapplying

American Traveler Job  #P-744741. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.