Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $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: 09/28/2026
• 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: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: 1

Join a leading acute-care hospital as an RN in the MedSurg/Telemetry unit, where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care. This facility is a Level 1 Trauma Center and a teaching hospital, equipped with 637 licensed beds and specialized centers for chest pain and stroke management.

Unit Information:

• Beds: 35
• Census: 35
• Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2 years Med/Tele RN experience
• First-time Travelers: Accepted

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Patients with acute or chronic diseases
• Post-operative surgeries
• Common co-morbidities: diabetes, hypertension, infections, CHF, electrolyte imbalances

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:4-6
• LPN: 1:4-6
• CNA: 2-3 per shift

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• BCR (Basic Cardiac Rhythm) required – EKG competency exam required
• ACLS - preferred, not required
• National certification in Medical-Surgical - preferred

Skills Required:

• Trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts
• Glucommander, insulin drips, heparin drips
• Strong clinical assessment and med-surg nursing skills for a Level 1 Trauma Hospital
• IV insertion and care, central line management
• Wound care and post-operative monitoring
• Cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation
• Care coordination with interdisciplinary teams
• Discharge planning and patient education management

Support within the Department:

• CNA duties include assisting with vital signs, glucose checks, baths, feeding, ambulating patients, and hourly rounding
• Unit secretary available from 7a-11p; house-wide call secretary from 11p-7a
• Charge nurse may have patients
• Phlebotomy typically performed by lab collect team
• PICC team available for central line management
• Resource nurses available for discharge and support
• RT and Hospitalist available 24/7
• Telemetry monitoring/tech in a central telemetry unit

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Pyxis
• Monitors: Phillips
• Unit-specific equipment includes VS3 vital sign monitors, portable vital signs monitors, and more

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
• Unit culture is busy but emphasizes teamwork

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

If you are a dedicated RN looking for a rewarding opportunity in MedSurg/Telemetry, apply today!

GLC On-The-Go Job ID #556890. 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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