Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg - $2,650 per week in Albany, GA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Albany
Posted on: July 10, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Albany, Georgia, 31701! Pay Information $2,650 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Acute Care (Medical Surgical) Duration: 26 Weeks Shift: 12-Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 48 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years required License: Required Certifications: BLS NIHSS Must-Have: Basic Medical-Surgical skills Some cardiac skills preferred Description: Strict 75-mile radius rule is enforced. Minimum 1 year of experience in an Acute Care Med-Surg setting is required. The unit has 14 beds with nurse-patient ratios of 1:5. Staffing will include RNs and LPNs. Common diagnoses include admission hold patients, overflow patients, and discharge pending patients. Patients may include those in the ED with admission and care orders, pending DME for discharge, and those requiring transport prior to transferring. The unit does not accept patients requiring IV drips, inmates, or those with active infections needing isolation precautions. Basic care includes medication administration, pain control with PO orders only, blood sugar checks, oxygen administration via nasal cannula, and assistance with toileting needs. RNs are not required to titrate IV drips. Charge nurses may take patient assignments. There is one certified nursing assistant on the unit. The unit is closed on weekends. Holiday requirements apply only if they fall during the week. Potential for floating to a Med-Surg unit may occur if census is low. Scrubs needed are Caribbean Blue or white with specific combinations outlined. Typically, 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation will be provided. Housing options in the area are safe and regularly have availability. A hotel option offers a reduced rate for contract workers. The cancellation policy is 12 hours every 2 weeks. The charting system used is MEDITECH - 6.1. A BSN is not required for this position. Trauma level and care setting are categorized as acute. 27906883EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in the healthcare profession. Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Working in various healthcare settings exposes you to different patient populations, diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure enhances your ability to adapt and learn, making you a more versatile and knowledgeable healthcare professional.

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