Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $1,930 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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

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

Description

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

Details

• 35-bed Med/Surg-Tele unit within a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• Patient population includes orthopedic and trauma cases, post-op surgeries, and chronic disease management (diabetes, CHF, hypertension, electrolyte imbalances)
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, with LPN support at 1:4-6 and 2-3 CNAs per shift
• 12-hour night shifts, 7P-7A, 36 hours per week
• 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 house
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Unit equipped with central telemetry monitoring, glucometers, bladder scanners, PCA pumps, and external fixators

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
• BLS required; BCR (Basic Cardiac Rhythm) competency exam required as part of compliance
• ACLS preferred
• Medical-surgical or Nephrology national certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core work experience in the unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
• Skills required include trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, insulin and heparin drip titration, central line management, and wound care
• Strong clinical assessment skills appropriate for a Level 1 Trauma hospital setting
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within one year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including cardiac monitoring, telemetry interpretation, IV insertion, and post-op monitoring
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams including RT, hospitalists, and intensivists, all available 24/7
• Discharge planning and patient education, particularly related to renal and fluid management
• Unit supported by CNAs, resource/discharge nurses, and a dedicated PICC team
• 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
• Navy scrubs required for RNs
• Unit culture described as busy with a strong team-based approach
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local GA candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius rule
• Candidates must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-743595. 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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