Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - $2,016 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Medical-Surgical/Oncology Registered Nurse Jobs in Albany, GA

Make a meaningful impact as a Travel Registered Nurse on a 29-bed Medical-Surgical and Oncology unit in Albany, Georgia. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced oncology RN or medical-surgical nurse who is confident managing high-acuity pain, sickle cell crises, chemotherapy, and complex inpatient care. Albany offers a welcoming Southwest Georgia community, a relaxed pace of life, and opportunities to enjoy the region’s parks, outdoor activities, and local culture.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Oncology Registered Nurse
• Location: Albany, Georgia 31701
• Location Keywords: Albany, GA travel nursing jobs; Southwest Georgia healthcare jobs
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Start Date: June 8, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, with 8- and 17-week options available
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Work two of three holidays
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6
• Orientation: 12 hours; the first week of orientation is completed on day shift
• Uniform: Caribbean blue or white
• Electronic Medical Record: Meditech Expanse

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Georgia or a compact state
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 2 years of recent experience on an Oncology or Medical-Surgical unit
• At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment required
• Chemo certification required
• American Heart Association BLS certification required
• American Heart Association NIHSS certification required
• American Heart Association ACLS certification highly preferred
• Recent experience managing sickle cell disease and high-acuity pain needs
• Demonstrated proficiency with peripheral IV insertion and tracheostomy care
• Experience operating PCA pumps, reassessing pain interventions, and escalating barriers to effective pain control
• Ability to float to acute-care, cardiac, or emergency patient-hold assignments when needed

Medical-Surgical and Oncology RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to medical-surgical, oncology, and sickle cell patients
• Assess patients, develop and update care plans, administer medications, and evaluate treatment effectiveness
• Manage complex pain needs, including PCA pumps, frequent reassessment, and timely escalation during sickle cell crises
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy according to established safety protocols
• Perform peripheral IV insertions and provide tracheostomy care and management
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Meditech Expanse
• Float to other acute-care areas or nearby assignments based on patient-care needs
• Participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage

Apply now for this Travel Medical-Surgical/Oncology Registered Nurse opportunity in Albany, Georgia, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving complex inpatient populations.

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #526543. 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: Med/Surg

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