Travel Med/Surg Ortho-Trauma RN

Company: American Traveler
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, 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 hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position on a high-acuity surgical unit at a Level 1 trauma center, requiring strong ortho/trauma surgical skills and a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience. Details - Position is on the 5B Surgical unit of a high-acuity, inner-city Level 1 trauma center - Fast-paced environment handling complex, high-volume, and diverse trauma and surgical cases - Night shift, 12 hours per shift, 3 shifts per week - No on-call requirements - Travelers are expected to work 4 weekend shifts per month - Block scheduling is generally not approved - No RTO (time off requests) approved for this assignment Requirements - Active GA or Compact RN license required - Current BLS certification required - Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience in a similar-size, high-volume hospital setting - Strong ortho/trauma surgical skills required - Experience in high-pressure, large-scale trauma environments required - Background in high-volume hospitals managing diverse and severe cases required - Skills checklist matching the Med/Surg specialty required for consideration - Certification cards required for consideration - Active license verification (Nursys) required for consideration - Resume with no employment gaps greater than 60 days required for consideration Additional Information - Provide nursing care to surgical and ortho-trauma patients in a high-acuity Level 1 trauma center environment - Candidates whose experience is limited to small or low-volume hospitals will not be considered - Local candidates are accepted for this position American Traveler Job ID P-689837. 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.

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