You'll work an emergency room contract in Albany, Georgia, for 17 weeks. This role comes through Voyage Health, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
2 years of recent experience in the specialtyMost candidates will need to have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty.
What it pays
Against similar roles
In range for Georgia travel rolesGeorgia travel postings that state pay run $1,670/week to $2,520/week, the middle half $1,800/week to $2,310/week, across 312 postings.
Pay reviews
Up to $3,500+ per week, depending on specialty, location, housing and benefitsyou can earn up to $3,500+ per week (depending on your specialty, location, housing, and benefits)depending on your specialty, location, housing, and benefits
We're hiring experienced RN Emergency Room for a 17-week contract in Albany, Georgia — earn up to ($1966 - $2070 per week) while providing essential care at a leading facility. Most candidates will need to have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty. At Voyage Healthcare, we help connect nurses, therapists, and allied health pros with high-paying travel jobs at top-rated facilities across the U. S.
Neighborhoods+Nurses and medical professionals looking for residential stability often settle in established communities on the northwest side such as Doublegate, known for spacious ranch-style homes on large pine-shaded lots near the country club and Albany Mall, or River Pointe Plantation, which offers waterfront living along the Flint River near Lake Chehaw. Closer to the urban center and Albany State University, historic bungalows and midcentury homes characterize neighborhoods like Lakewood Homes, Boyette Village, and Carver Park, while many commuters choose nearby suburban enclaves such as Leesburg just across county lines.
Nurses and medical professionals looking for residential stability often settle in established communities on the northwest side such as Doublegate, known for spacious ranch-style homes on large pine-shaded lots near the country club and Albany Mall, or River Pointe Plantation, which offers waterfront living along the Flint River near Lake Chehaw. Closer to the urban center and Albany State University, historic bungalows and midcentury homes characterize neighborhoods like Lakewood Homes, Boyette Village, and Carver Park, while many commuters choose nearby suburban enclaves such as Leesburg just across county lines.
Getting around+Commuting in Albany is typically quick and straightforward, with average drive times running around fifteen minutes. Most healthcare workers traveling to Phoebe Putney Health System rely entirely on personal vehicles, as public transit service is sparse, but the absence of major metropolitan congestion makes morning and evening shift travel predictable along local arterials.
Commuting in Albany is typically quick and straightforward, with average drive times running around fifteen minutes. Most healthcare workers traveling to Phoebe Putney Health System rely entirely on personal vehicles, as public transit service is sparse, but the absence of major metropolitan congestion makes morning and evening shift travel predictable along local arterials.
Outdoors+Outdoor life in Albany is shaped by the Flint River and Lake Chehaw, providing opportunities for boating, kayaking, and fishing. Chehaw Park and Zoo features miles of nature trails and wildlife habitats, while Radium Springs Gardens showcases crystal-clear turquoise spring waters framed by botanical pathways as one of Georgia's natural wonders. In town, Riverfront Park and Turtle Grove Play Park offer walking trails and open greenspace right along the riverbanks.
Outdoor life in Albany is shaped by the Flint River and Lake Chehaw, providing opportunities for boating, kayaking, and fishing. Chehaw Park and Zoo features miles of nature trails and wildlife habitats, while Radium Springs Gardens showcases crystal-clear turquoise spring waters framed by botanical pathways as one of Georgia's natural wonders.
In town, Riverfront Park and Turtle Grove Play Park offer walking trails and open greenspace right along the riverbanks.
Serving as the commercial and medical hub of Southwest Georgia, Albany offers a grounded, unhurried lifestyle anchored by Phoebe Putney Health System and the winding Flint River. Relocating nurses benefit from minimal traffic congestion and average commute times of roughly fifteen minutes, making shift work remarkably easy to navigate. Outside the hospital, life moves at a quiet pace: you can explore the clear waters of Radium Springs Gardens, stroll past the musical fountain at Ray Charles Plaza, walk along Riverfront Park, or spend an afternoon at Chehaw Park and Zoo. The local food scene serves up regional favorites at The Catch Seafood Room & Oyster Bar and downtown staples like The Flint and Corks Wine & Charcuterie. Housing ranges from midcentury ranches in Doublegate and waterfront properties in River Pointe Plantation to historic bungalows and downtown rentals. Tradeoffs include intensely hot, muggy summers, minimal public transit, and safety challenges in central areas that prompt many medical workers to look to outer neighborhoods or nearby Leesburg. For nurses prioritizing short commutes, low-stress daily routines, and classic Southern hospitality, Albany provides a manageable, welcoming home base.
