Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Cartersville, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 04/20/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
- Length: 8 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift travel position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and an active GA or compact RN license.
Details
- Hospital Med/Surg unit setting
- Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Floating within the facility and scope of practice as needed
- 8-week contract length
Requirements
- Active GA or compact RN license required
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience required
- Current certifications must be on file and available for consideration
- Two supervisory references (Manager level or above; charge nurse references not accepted) are highly preferred
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are accepted for this position
- No special scheduling requests, alternate shifts, or schedule changes will be accommodated
- RTO maximum is 7 days; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
- Holiday coverage is required: if 1 or 2 major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work all of them; if 3 major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work 2 of them
- Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday (counted as 1), Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (counted as 1), and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day (counted as 1)
- Travelers who have previously worked at any Piedmont facility must have been away for a full year before returning as a traveler
- Full compliance with all onboarding requirements is required on time; delays may result in a 2-week start date pushback due to a bi-weekly orientation schedule
American Traveler Job ID #P-692270. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.