Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry
Macon, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level 1 Trauma Academic Medical Center in North Carolina, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Surg Tele experience and night shift availability.

Details

• 12-hour night shifts with a 0700 start time, 36 hours per week
• 24-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a 885-bed Level 1 Trauma Academic Medical Center
• Patient population includes general medicine diagnoses such as diabetes, GI conditions, respiratory illness, renal conditions, and wound care
• Procedures performed include chest tube and trach management, PIV starts, drain and tube management, and PCA pump management
• Drip management includes Amiodarone, Fentanyl PCA, Ketamine PCA, Dilaudid PCA, and Heparin
• RN-to-patient ratio of 5–6:1; CNA ratio of 8:1
• Lab draws are required as part of nursing duties
• EMR: Epic; IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell
• Centralized telemetry monitoring with dedicated telemetry tech support
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating required to other Med/Surg units

Requirements

• Active RN license — GA or Compact license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry (MST) experience required
• Most recent experience must be within the last year
• Experience reading and interpreting telemetry strips required
• Proficiency with chest tubes, trachs, PCA pumps, and IV/drain management required
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment and tolerate moderate to high stress levels
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• First-time travelers may be considered, provided they have a strong Med/Surg Telemetry background
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• Unit support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, Rapid Response Team, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), Hospitalist (24/7), and Intensivist (24/7)
• Orientation includes facility-wide new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free employee parking available on-site
• Unit culture is described as patient-centered, highly reliable, and team-oriented
• This is a GA facility — no radius rule applies and local candidates are accepted at the same rate