Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Macon, GA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a GA or compact RN license and at least 2 years of recent Med/Tele experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on Med/Surg and Telemetry units within a large teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma designation
• Patient ratios are RN 1:4-6, LPN 1:4-6, and CNA up to 1:14
• Care for a diverse range of adult medical/surgical patients with telemetry monitoring
• Float to all Med/Surg and Telemetry units as needed, functioning as part of a float pool
• Night shifts from 7PM-7AM with every other weekend required
• Central telemetry monitoring unit
• Utilizes EMR system Epic, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Provide comprehensive care for adults with a variety of medical and surgical conditions requiring telemetry
• Team-oriented environment supported by CNAs, charge nurses, a PICC team, and 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Centralized support from unit secretaries and resource nurses
• Orientation includes one day of facility overview and two days of departmental training
• Scrub color for RNs is navy
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No radius rule; local travelers are accepted at the same rate
• Free parking is available around campus, with additional paid parking deck options
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred and EKG competency exam required during onboarding
• Minimum of 2 years recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience
• Proficiency with trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucometer, and managing insulin and heparin drips
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Must provide a professional reference from a supervisor, manager, director, or charge RN dated within one year
• Returning employees must have a separation of at least 1 year from any previous perm position at the facility

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts