Travel Med/Surg Tele RN - $1,798 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Macon, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience and a GA or compact RN license.

Details

• 35-bed Med/Surg-Telemetry unit within a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• Patient population includes orthopedic/trauma cases, acute and chronic disease, post-op surgeries, and common med-surg co-morbidities (diabetes, hypertension, CHF, infections, electrolyte imbalances)
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, LPN ratio of 1:4-6, with 2-3 CNAs per shift
• 12-hour day or night shifts (7A-7P or 7P-7A), scheduled on a 6-week cycle
• Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts out of 12 on a 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to all adult Med-Surg/Telemetry units in the facility
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Unit-specific equipment includes central telemetry monitoring, glucose stat strips, bladder scanners, external fixators, chest tubes, JP/Hemovac drains, and PCA pumps

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) competency required, including passing an EKG competency exam during compliance
• ACLS certification preferred
• Medical-Surgical or Nephrology national certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core specialty experience within the last year required
• Strong clinical assessment and med-surg nursing skills required, including trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, central line management, and titration of cardiac drips (not BP)
• Wound care, post-op monitoring, and cardiac telemetry interpretation skills required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• At least 1 professional reference required, dated within the last year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including IV insertion, wound care, discharge planning, and patient education focused on renal and fluid management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist support
• CNA support available for vitals, glucose checks, bathing, feeding, and patient transport
• Dedicated PICC team available, though no formal IV team is in place
• Resource/discharge nurses float to support all units as needed
• Unit secretary support available 7a-11p, with house-wide call secretary coverage overnight
• Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• RTO requests subject to manager approval
• Scrub color requirement: Navy for RNs
• Free parking available on campus
• Unit culture described as busy but team-oriented
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Returning travelers must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position
• No radius rule applies for local candidates in GA facilities, with the same rate offered

American Traveler Job ID #P-744128. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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