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American Traveler Staffing Professionals
Albany,GA
$2,002/wk
Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN DOU - Direct Observation Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: DOU - Direct Observation Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/08/2026
- Duration: 17 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
- Length: 17 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a fast-paced Observation Unit (MedSurg) position requiring at least 2 years of experience, prior travel experience, and a GA or compact RN license.
Details
- Work in a 22-bed Observation Unit (MedSurg) in an acute care hospital setting
- Heavy telemetry unit with central monitoring; RNs read their own EKG strips
- Miscellaneous medical observation patient population with high patient turnover — up to 16 discharges per day with continuous refilling
- Patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6; charge nurse occasionally takes patients
- CNAs available on the floor when staffing allows
- Heparin is the only titratable drip used on this unit
- No ventilators on this unit; no on-call requirement
- MEDITECH used for charting
- 12-hour night shifts
- Every other weekend required
- Floating to Med Surg required
- Holidays rotate with permanent staff
Requirements
- Active GA or compact RN license required
- Current BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required; ACLS not required but highly recommended
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- At least 1 prior travel assignment required
- Candidate must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- Driver's license required for consideration
Additional Information
- RNs perform their own EKGs and draw their own labs
- Unit orientation consists of 3 shifts
- Scrub colors: Caribbean Blue top and bottom, white top with Caribbean Blue bottom, or all white
- Candidates who have been employed by the facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
- Any time-off requests must be disclosed and agreed upon prior to the start of the assignment
- First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-708621. 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 - Telemetry - Direct Observation Unit
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.
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American Traveler Staffing Professionals
Albany,GA
$2,002/wk
Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN DOU - Direct Observation Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: DOU - Direct Observation Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/08/2026
- Duration: 17 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
- Length: 17 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a fast-paced Observation Unit (MedSurg) position requiring at least 2 years of experience, prior travel experience, and a GA or compact RN license.
Details
- Work in a 22-bed Observation Unit (MedSurg) in an acute care hospital setting
- Heavy telemetry unit with central monitoring; RNs read their own EKG strips
- Miscellaneous medical observation patient population with high patient turnover — up to 16 discharges per day with continuous refilling
- Patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6; charge nurse occasionally takes patients
- CNAs available on the floor when staffing allows
- Heparin is the only titratable drip used on this unit
- No ventilators on this unit; no on-call requirement
- MEDITECH used for charting
- 12-hour night shifts
- Every other weekend required
- Floating to Med Surg required
- Holidays rotate with permanent staff
Requirements
- Active GA or compact RN license required
- Current BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required; ACLS not required but highly recommended
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- At least 1 prior travel assignment required
- Candidate must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- Driver's license required for consideration
Additional Information
- RNs perform their own EKGs and draw their own labs
- Unit orientation consists of 3 shifts
- Scrub colors: Caribbean Blue top and bottom, white top with Caribbean Blue bottom, or all white
- Candidates who have been employed by the facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
- Any time-off requests must be disclosed and agreed upon prior to the start of the assignment
- First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-708621. 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 - Telemetry - Direct Observation Unit
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.
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