Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Start date: 08/02/2026
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $1,592 per week to $1,670 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
Shift: Night shift, 2x3 schedule
Setting: Hospital medical–surgical unit

This is a travel, temporary assignment in a hospital setting serving adult and older adult populations. The assignment features a 32-bed Med/Surg unit with trauma patients, requiring careful monitoring and timely administration of medications, including heparin drips and other acute therapies. The unit uses standard electronic charting for patient documentation; BLS and ACLS are required, and staff will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $1,592 per week to $1,670 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 2x3 schedule
- Start date: 08/02/2026
- Setting: 32-bed Med/Surg unit with adult and older adult population, including trauma patients

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for adults on a Med/Surg unit, including trauma patients, with careful monitoring and timely interventions
- Administer medications and therapies as ordered, including heparin drips and other acute medications; monitor for adverse effects
- Conduct patient assessments, develop and update care plans, and document progress in the electronic medical record
- Monitor telemetry and respond to changes in patient condition; participate in code/rapid response as required
- Collaborate with physicians, case management, physical therapy, and other team members to coordinate care and plan safe discharges
- Assist with mobility and fall prevention using gait belts and geriatric chairs; support PT equipment when appropriate
- Ensure compliance with unit protocols, infection control practices, and patient safety standards
- Maintain BLS/ACLS readiness and participate in ongoing staff education as needed

Requirements
- Documented Med/Surg and telemetry nursing experience
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Ability to work night shift on a 2x3 schedule in an acute care setting
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program; current RN license
- Proficiency documenting care in electronic medical records; ability to follow unit checklists and protocols

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the assignment
- Travel coordination and onboarding assistance
- Credentialing and documentation support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel-related support

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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