Travel MedSurg Telemetry RN - $1,821 per week

GLC On-The-Go 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

RN - MedSurg/Tele | Macon, GA | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $1,730 - $1,821
• Shift: 7A-7P
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks

Join a leading acute-care hospital as an RN in the MedSurg/Telemetry unit in Macon, GA. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on providing exceptional patient care. Our facility is known for its Level 1 Trauma designation and serves as a teaching hospital, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for both patients and staff.

Unit Information:

• Each Med Surg unit has 20-36 beds.
• Minimum of 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required.
• First-time travelers are welcome.

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Med Surg / Telemetry – all inpatient med surg units.
• Common diagnoses include patients with acute or chronic diseases, co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, infections, and electrolyte imbalances.
• Cardiac patients: post-cath, CHF, a-fib.
• Post-surgical patients: General, Ortho, Trauma.

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:4-6
• LPN: 1:4-6
• CNA: up to 1:14

Required License and Certifications:

• BLS required.
• ACLS preferred – travelers will be required to pass an EKG competency exam during onboarding.
• Certification in Med Surg is a plus.

Skills Required:

• Trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, glucomander, strong assessment and time management skills, care coordination with interdisciplinary team, discharge planning knowledge, patient education.
• Telemetry skills: monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, post-cath, TR bands, post-cath groin site management (no sheath pulls).
• Drip management: insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, nicardipine (may titrate drips for HR but not for BP).
• 6 months of EPIC experience required.

Support within the Department:

• CNA assistance with vitals, blood glucose checks, baths, bed changes, feeding, patient safety, walking, and turning patients.
• Unit Secretary available 7A-11P; house-wide call secretary from 11P-7A.
• Charge nurse may or may not have patients.
• Most units perform lab collect phlebotomy; RNs draw off of CVLs.
• PICC team available for specialized IV needs.
• Resource Nurse support with discharge nurses and a floating Resource team.
• RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist available 24/7.
• Central telemetry unit for monitoring.

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC – 6 months EPIC experience required.
• IV Pump: Alaris.
• Med dispensing: Pyxis.
• Monitors: Phillips.
• Unit-specific equipment: VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips.

Floating:

• Travelers may be utilized in a float pool capacity and will be required to float to all Med/Tele units in-house as needed.
• May also float to the ED for holds.

Orientation:

• 1 day orientation with educational modules.
• 2 days departmental orientation.

Additional Notes:

• Scrub Color: RN - Navy; LPN - Ceil Blue.
• Free parking available around campus or paid parking in parking decks.
• Unit Culture: Busy and team-oriented.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are an experienced RN looking for a rewarding opportunity in MedSurg/Telemetry, we encourage you to apply today!

GLC On-The-Go Job ID #553226. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - MedSurg/Tele

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