Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,879 per week in Macon, GA

Job Title: RN - MedSurg/Tele Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: MedSurg/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour Day Shift Hours per Shift: 36 hours (7am-7pm) Experience: Minimum 2 years Med/Tele RN experience License: RN License required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required Must-Have: Basic Cardiac Rhythm certification required; ACLS preferred Description: We are seeking an RN specializing in MedSurg/Telemetry. Patient types include those with acute or chronic diseases, post-operative surgery patients, and individuals with common comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension.

Job Title: RN - MedSurg/Tele Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: MedSurg/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour Day Shift Hours per Shift: 36 hours (7am-7pm) Experience: Minimum 2 years Med/Tele RN experience License: RN License required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required Must-Have: Basic Cardiac Rhythm certification required; ACLS preferred Description: We are seeking an RN specializing in MedSurg/Telemetry. The facility features 637 licensed beds and holds a Level 1 Trauma Designation. It is a teaching hospital with specialized centers for chest pain and stroke. The unit has a capacity of 35 beds and typically maintains a census of 35 patients. Patient types include those with acute or chronic diseases, post-operative surgery patients, and individuals with common comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension. Patient ratios are approximately 1 RN to 4-6 patients, and there are LPNs and CNAs available for support. The position requires strong clinical assessment and MedSurg nursing skills in a Level 1 trauma environment. Skills needed include tracheostomy care, chest tube management, IV insertion, cardiac monitoring, and wound care. The RN will coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team, engage in discharge planning, and provide patient education. Support staff includes CNAs, a unit secretary, and resource nurses. The schedule includes 24/7 access to respiratory therapy and hospitalists. Technology utilized includes an electronic medical record system, vital sign monitors, and cardiac telemetry monitoring equipment. The culture of the unit is described as busy yet cohesive, emphasizing teamwork.