Description
American Traveler is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg for a local contract nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date:07/06/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
- Length: 14 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Medical-Surgical (Renal) position requiring Epic experience and a valid GA or compact RN license.
Details
- Hospital-based Medical-Surgical unit with a renal patient focus
- Adult to geriatric patient population
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6 on a 49-bed unit with an average daily census of 48
- Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
- EMR: Epic (required); Pyxis and SBAR also utilized
- Every other weekend required
- Floating within the facility and scope of practice as needed
- No on-call requirements
Requirements
- Active GA or compact RN license required
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Two supervisory references (manager level or above; charge nurses not accepted) are highly preferred for consideration
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are accepted
- RTO maximum is 7 days; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
- If one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work all of them — no holiday RTO will be approved; if three major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work two, with one holiday RTO request eligible for review
- Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday (counted as one), Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (counted as one), and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day (counted as one)
- Travelers must have been away from all facilities within this health system for at least one full year before returning as a traveler
- No special scheduling requests, alternate shifts, or schedule changes are permitted — the posted shift is firm
- Navy blue scrubs required
- No schedule requests or RTO during the first week of the assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P-723594L. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg
About American Traveler
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.
