Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes, Discharge Plans, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Heparin, Hospital, Insulin, Intravenous Therapies, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Conditions, Medications, Nursing, On Call, Onboarding, Orthopedic Surgery, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pumps, Pyxis, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Team Player, Telemetry, Time Management, Tracheotomy, Training/Teaching, Unit Secretary
Title: RN - MedSurg/Tele
Location: Macon, GA,
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12hr Night Shift - 36 1900-0700
SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No Yes, with manager approval
On Call, Call Back Requirements None
Weekend Rotation 5-6 weekend shifts out of 12 (on a 6-week schedule)
Holiday Requirements work one shift of each major holiday (Thanksgiving Day or day after 12/24 or 12/25 12/31 or 1/1)
Floating Requirements All med surg / telemetry units
Facility Overview
- 637-bed teaching hospital
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- Certified Chest Pain Center
- Stroke Center
- Address: 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201
Position Summary
Seeking an experienced MedSurg/Telemetry RN to provide care for adult inpatient populations with acute and chronic medical conditions. Travelers will float across Med/Surg and Telemetry units as needed.
Schedule
- Shift: 12-Hour Nights
- Hours: 1900–0700
- Guaranteed: 36 hours/week
- Weekend Rotation: 5–6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
- On-Call: None
Unit Details
- Med/Surg units range from 20–36 beds
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4–6
- First-time travelers accepted
- Minimum experience required: 2 years MedSurg/Telemetry RN experience
Patient Population
Common diagnoses include:
- Acute and chronic medical conditions
- Diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolyte imbalances
- CHF, atrial fibrillation, post-cardiac cath patients
- General surgery, orthopedic, and trauma post-op patients
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license
- BLS required
- ACLS preferred
- Travelers must pass EKG competency during onboarding
- Minimum 6 months EPIC experience required
- Med/Surg certification preferred
Required Skills
Clinical Skills
- Trach care
- Chest tube management
- Peripheral IV starts and IV maintenance
- Glucommander
- Strong assessment and time-management skills
- Discharge planning and patient education
- Interdisciplinary care coordination
Telemetry Skills
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Post-cath patient care
- TR band management
- Groin site management (no sheath pulls)
Drip Experience
Must have experience with:
- Insulin
- Heparin
- Cardizem
- Amiodarone
- Milrinone
- Digoxin
- Nicardipine
May titrate drips for heart rate but not blood pressure.
Support Staff & Resources
- CNA support available
- Unit Secretary coverage: 7a–11p
- Charge nurse support
- PICC team available
- Resource/discharge nurses available
- RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage 24/7
- Central telemetry monitoring
Equipment & Technology
- EMR: EPIC
- IV Pumps: Alaris
- Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
- Monitors: Phillips
Floating Requirements
- Travelers function within the float pool
- Required to float to all Med/Surg & Telemetry units
- May float to ED holds as needed
Orientation
- 1 day hospital orientation + education modules
- 2 days department orientation
Additional Information
- Scrub Color:
- Free parking available around campus
- Team-oriented, fast-paced environment
Holiday Requirement
Must work one shift for each holiday group:
- Thanksgiving or Day After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
- New Year's Eve or New Year's Day
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