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: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry float pool position at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital in Macon, GA, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele experience and proficiency in cardiac drips.
Details
- Works across all Med/Surg Telemetry units in a float pool capacity within a 637-licensed-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital
- Hospital is also designated as a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
- Each Med/Surg unit has between 20–36 beds
- General inpatient Med/Surg and Telemetry patient population
- RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4–6
- Central telemetry unit provides monitoring support
- 12-hour night shifts, 7P–7A, 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
- Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
- EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
- IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; monitors: Philips; vitals: VS3 monitors; glucose: Nova Stat Strips
Requirements
- Active GA or Compact RN license currently in hand
- BLS required; ACLS preferred (EKG competency exam required during onboarding)
- Med/Surg certification is a plus
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
- Proficiency in cardiac drips required, including insulin drips, heparin drips, and drips titrated to heart rate
- Skills required: trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, and glucometer use
- Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
- Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Additional Information
- RNs are responsible for drawing labs from CVLs; most units use lab collect phlebotomy for other draws
- Support staff includes CNAs (vitals, glucose checks, baths, ambulation, turning, feeding), a unit secretary (on-unit 7A–11P, house-wide after), charge nurse, discharge nurses, and a resource float team
- PICC team available; no general IV team on staff
- Respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage available 24/7
- Orientation consists of 1 day of general facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
- RN scrub color is navy blue
- Free parking is available around campus
- Unit culture is described as busy and team-oriented
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Candidates who previously worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
- Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies, and the same rate applies regardless of proximity to the facility
American Traveler Job ID #P-680080. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.