Travel Med Surg Observation Unit RN
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$37 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Albany, Georgia |
About this job
Job Description
Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 07/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Observation Unit
LocationAlbany, GA
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Required | Rotating Holidays
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a 22-bed medical observation unit with a 1:5 or 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment
- Monitor and manage telemetry for patients on a heavy tele unit supported by central monitoring; independently read and interpret EKG strips
- Administer and manage set-rate drips, including Heparin, in accordance with facility protocols
- Perform EKGs and draw patient labs independently as required by the unit
- Facilitate high-volume patient discharges and admissions, with up to 16 discharges per day and continuous unit refill
- Float to medical surgical units as needed and occasionally assume charge nurse responsibilities with a patient assignment
- Active RN license in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of registered nursing experience
- At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
- Current BLS certification (required)
- Current NIHSS certification (required)
- Ability to work every other weekend and rotate holidays with permanent staff
- Current ACLS certification (highly recommended)
- Experience in a medical observation or medical surgical unit setting
- Familiarity with high-volume admission and discharge workflows
- Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, fast-paced observation unit with a structured 3-shift unit orientation to set you up for success
- No on-call or standby requirements, offering a more predictable and manageable schedule
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #750456. 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: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
About Concentric Healthcare StaffingRecognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
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