Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $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 an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital requiring 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience and GA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 30-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit with a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center
• Cares for post/pre cardiac and step-down ICU patients with diagnoses including CHF, COPD, STEMI, NSTEMI, and sepsis
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6 with 2-3 CNAs per shift
• 12-hour day or night shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a) on a 6-week rotating schedule
• Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts out of every 12
• No on-call requirements
• Floats to all Med/Surg Telemetry units within the facility
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Utilizes unit-specific equipment including VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, and PCA pain management pumps
• Supported by unit secretaries, charge nurses, resource/discharge nurses, PICC team, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Central Telemetry Unit monitors cardiac rhythms

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
• BLS and Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) certification required, including an EKG rhythm exam during onboarding
• ACLS and Medical-Surgical national certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Experience in trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucommander, insulin drips, heparin drips, and heart rate titration drips
• Strong clinical assessment skills suited for a Level 1 Trauma hospital setting
• Skilled in IV insertion, central line management, wound care, and post-op monitoring
• Experience in cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive Med/Surg Telemetry nursing care including discharge planning and patient education, particularly on renal and fluid management
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams including hospitalists, intensivists, and respiratory therapy
• Facility orientation includes 1 day of educational modules plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Unit culture is fast-paced but team-oriented
• Navy scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking available on campus, with paid deck parking as an alternative
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• RTO requests subject to manager approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted with no radius rule and same rate as traveling candidates
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-684333. 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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