Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,800 per week in Athens, GA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Athens
Posted on: February 3, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Athens, GA Agency: Prime Staffing Pay: $1,800 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 12 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Prime Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Athens, Georgia, 30601! About the Position Specialty: Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience required License: Active state or Compact RN License Certifications: BLS – must include expiration date Must-Have: All time-off requests must be submitted with the initial application Description: We are seeking a dedicated Med/Surg RN to care for adult patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering medications, documenting care, and working closely with interdisciplinary teams to support recovery and discharge planning. This is a 12-hour shift position with weekend, holiday, and occasional floating requirements. Onboarding and compliance processes typically take 4–6 weeks to complete. Requirements Required for Onboarding: Active RN License (NC or Compact) BLS 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. There is a strong community of travel nurses who share experiences, advice, and support through online forums and social media groups, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Requirements Required for Onboarding Med Surg Medical Surgical RN 29206800EXPTEMP

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