Travel Medical / Surgical RN - $1,812 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Athens, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Med Surg
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 08 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Med / Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Jobs – Athens, GA Healthcare Assignment

Advance your nursing career with a Med / Surg Registered Nurse (RN) travel job in Athens, Georgia (zip code 30606). This 13-week travel RN assignment on the 3rd Medical Surgical unit offers you the opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a vibrant Georgia healthcare setting. Join a dedicated healthcare team in Athens, a college town renowned for its music scene, historic charm, and Southern hospitality.

Georgia Nursing Job Details

Location : Athens, GA 30606 (Georgia nursing jobs)

Unit : 3rd Medical Surgical (Med / Surg)

Assignment Type : Travel Registered Nurse (RN)

Contract Duration : 13 weeks (Start : 12 / 1 / 2025 – End : 3 / 1 / 2026)

Shift : 12-hour nights (6 : 45 PM – 7 : 15 AM)

Hours per Week : 36

Estimated Weekly Pay : $1660 – $1700

Med / Surg RN Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia (Medical / Surgical specialty)

BLS certification (AHA required)

Minimum 1 year of recent Med / Surg RN experience

Completion of onboarding requirements : background check, drug screen, health screenings, and skills checklist

Current vaccinations : COVID-19, Influenza, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, and TB screening

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adult patients in the medical-surgical unit

Monitor, assess, and document patient status and progress following hospital policies

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Educate patients and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and health management

Ensure compliance with hospital and healthcare regulations and procedures

Discover Athens, GA—a lively city with a thriving arts scene, excellent dining, and easy access to outdoor activities. Take the next step in your nursing career with this Med / Surg RN travel job in Georgia. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #422138. 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 : Med / Surg

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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