- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/08/2026
Job description
Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Med/Surg RN – Job Breakdown
1. Position Details
- Facility: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
- Location: Albany, Georgia
- Unit: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)
- Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts
- EMR/Charting: MEDITECH
- BSN: Not required
- License to Submit: Required
- Trauma Level: Not specified
2. Experience Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
- At least 1 previous travel assignment is required.
- Must have Med/Surg experience.
- Must be flexible with changing assignments during the shift.
- Strict 75-mile radius rule applies.
3. Required Certifications
- BLS (AHA) – Required
- NIHSS – Listed as required in the shift details; confirm whether it applies to this specific Med/Surg assignment.
- ASLS or NIHSS – The facility notes mention BLS and ASLS or NIHSS for Med/Surg; clarify the exact certification combination required before submission.
4. Patient Ratios and Staffing
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: Approximately 1:6
- Nurse aides/CNAs: Generally 1:8, sometimes 1:10
- Sitters/pulling: Some patients may require 1:1 observation.
- Charge Nurse: One charge nurse across all units.
5. Schedule and Weekend Requirements
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: Rotates with permanent staff
- Call Requirement: On-call may be required due to low census.
- Cancellation Policy: Facility may cancel 12 hours every two weeks.
- Shift Start: 6:45 AM for the 12-hour shift, although the listed shift is 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. Confirm the exact reporting time.
6. Floating Requirements
Floating is required.
Med/Surg nurses may float to:
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Acute Care
- JFW (confirm the department/unit abbreviation with the facility)
The facility also expects nurses to be flexible with changing assignments during a shift.
7. Clinical and Facility Details
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
- Hospital Size: 483 beds at the main campus
- Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue
- Tele: Yes, monitored on different units
- Ventilation/Respiratory Support: BiPAP, CPAP (at bedtime), Vapotherm, and Draeger equipment
- IV Team: No dedicated IV team
- PICCs: Available 24/7
- Pharmacy: Available 24/7
- OB/Neonatologist: In-house
- Floor-Specific Orientation: Provided
8. Important Submission Rules
- Strict 75-mile radius rule.
- Include the candidate's driver's-license address in the submission email.
- Previous travel assignment is mandatory.
- Active nursing license is required for submission.
- Confirm required certifications before submitting.
About Care Career
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Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits