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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring GA or compact licensure and proficiency with cardiac drips.

Responsibilities

• Work in med/surg and telemetry units of a large teaching hospital with Level 1 trauma designation
• Unit sizes range from 20 to 36 beds
• Patient population includes general med/surg and telemetry patients
• Nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:4-6
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, Phillips monitors, and Nova Glucose Stat Strips
• Shift is 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with an every other weekend rotation
• Float required to all med/surg and telemetry units as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Primary duties include caring for a broad range of med/surg and telemetry patients and managing cardiac medications
• Team support includes CNA, charge nurse, unit secretary, discharge and float resource nurses, and 24/7 respiratory, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• RNs responsible for drawing blood from central lines; lab collect phlebotomy otherwise applies
• One day facility orientation and two days departmental orientation provided
• Scrub color for RNs is navy blue
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Free parking available on campus
• Busy and team-oriented work environment
• Must work 75% of holidays during the assignment
• No radius rule; locals are accepted at the same rate

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years recent med/surg telemetry RN experience
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS preferred; completion of EKG competency exam required during onboarding
• Proficient with all cardiac drips and skills such as trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucometer use, and titratable drips
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Must provide one professional reference from a supervisor, manager, director, or charge RN dated within one year
• Must be separated from any previous permanent employment at the facility for at least 1 year

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