Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Company: American Traveler
Location: Augusta
Posted on: March 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Med Surg - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/23/2026 - Duration: 14 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel /n Job Description/n American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Renal Med/Surg unit position requiring Epic experience and a minimum of 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience. /n /n Responsibilities/n - Renal Medical/Surgical unit in a hospital setting - Adult to geriatric patient population - Patient ratio of 1:5-6 on a 49-bed unit with an average daily census of 48 - Uses Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication framework - Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) - Every other weekend required - Floating within the facility and scope of practice as needed - No on-call requirements - First-time travelers are welcome to apply - Local candidates are accepted - Navy blue scrubs required - RTO maximum of 7 days per contract; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment - RTO blackout dates apply during Spring Break (April 4–12) - Holiday coverage policy: if one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work all of them with no holiday RTO; if three major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers must work two, with one holiday RTO request eligible for approval - Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day - Travelers must be away from all facilities within this health system for a minimum of one full year before returning as a travel nurse - No alternate shifts or special scheduling requests are permitted; the posted shift is firm - Travel pairs may not be assigned to the same shift on the same unit /n /n Requirements/n - Active GA or compact RN license required - Current BLS certification required - Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg RN experience required - Epic EMR experience required - Two supervisory references (Manager level or above) are highly preferred; charge nurse references are not accepted /n Benefits/n - High Pay and Bonuses - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options - 401(k) Plan - Weekly Payroll Deposit - Free Online CEUs - Generous Housing Allowance - Travel and Licensure Reimbursements - Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy - Traveler Rewards and Discounts /n American Traveler Job ID P-678205. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. 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.

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