Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,902 per week in Atlanta, GA

With strong nursing support staff and a collaborative care model, you'll be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients in one of Georgia's major metropolitan areas. Candidates must be available to work either Thanksgiving Day or the day after Thanksgiving, plus either Christmas Eve/Christmas Day OR New Year's Eve/New Year's Day.

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Surgery Trauma Unit – Georgia

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Full-time assignment with required holiday coverage. Candidates must be available to work either Thanksgiving Day or the day after Thanksgiving, plus either Christmas Eve/Christmas Day OR New Year's Eve/New Year's Day. Shift assignments as scheduled; block scheduling not available.

Highlights:

• High-acuity surgical trauma floor with diverse and challenging patient population including surgical cases, trauma patients, and complex neurological conditions
• 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio with excellent nursing support including nursing techs, phlebotomists, and unit secretaries during night shifts
• EPIC EMR system utilized facility-wide
• Structured handoff process between ED nurses and admitting unit for seamless patient transitions
• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required in surgical or trauma nursing

Requirements:

• Active RN license in Georgia or eligibility for compact licensure
• BLS certification required; ACLS strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in surgical or trauma nursing
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records system required
• Ability to manage high-acuity patient populations including trauma, surgical, and neurological patients
• Flexibility to work assigned shifts and mandatory holiday coverage

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers experienced trauma nurses the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where clinical skills are continuously challenged and refined. With strong nursing support staff and a collaborative care model, you'll be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients in one of Georgia's major metropolitan areas.