Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Healthforce • Atlanta, GA

5d • $1,682 - $1,765 • Onsite

About The Position

This assignment places you on a high-acuity surgical/trauma Med Surg floor, caring for adult patients with diverse surgical and traumatic needs. You will participate in patient-centered care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and document in the EPIC electronic medical record. The unit operates with Nursing Support Techs, a night unit secretary, and available phlebotomy support, with a nurse handoff occurring between the ED and admitting units.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license (state of practice in Georgia) or eligibility for practice
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Med Surg, with a focus on surgical/trauma patients
• BLS certification required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Ability to work night shift on a high-acuity unit; no RTO (no time off requests during assignment)
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for adult surgical and trauma patients on a high-acuity Med Surg floor, including post-operative and injury-related care.
• Monitor patient status, perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications and IV therapies, manage wounds and pain, and respond to acute changes in condition.
• Document thoroughly in EPIC EMR, maintain accurate MARs, care plans, and charting to support safe transitions of care.
• Collaborate with ED and admitting units to ensure smooth nurse handoffs; work with Nursing Support Techs, the night unit secretary, and phlebotomists to coordinate care.
• Adhere to unit protocols, patient safety standards, and infection control practices; maintain patient ratios around 5:1 and escalate concerns as needed.
• Support a fast-paced, trauma-informed environment while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Benefits

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week on a 13-week assignment
• Competitive weekly pay within the stated range
• Travel assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• EPIC onboarding and ongoing EMR support
• Access to a dedicated travel staffing team for assignment logistics and questions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree