Travel Med Surg RN

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:
  
  10/12/2026
• Duration:
  14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

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

• Med/Surg unit caring for adult to geriatric patients
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Uses Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR charting/documentation systems
• Every other weekend work required
• Floating within facility and scope of practice as needed

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills needed include IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory care skills including chest tube management, nasal cannula, oral suctioning, and oxygen administration
• Genitourinary/renal skills including continuous bladder irrigation and renal failure management preferred
• Experience with Heparin and PCA medication administration
• Wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE knowledge required
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills, including use of rapid response/code teams
• Charge nurse experience preferred

• Navy blue scrubs required
• Max RTO of 7 days per contract, with no schedule or RTO requests permitted after offer or during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Full compliance required prior to start; late compliance may delay start due to biweekly orientation schedule
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous Piedmont employees must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers previously cancelled or not returned to a Piedmont facility must complete one assignment elsewhere before reapplying
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-763391. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.