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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 25, 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 teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience and proficiency with Epic EMR.

Details

• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a, 36 hours per week on a 6-week schedule cycle
• 23-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a 637-licensed-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• Patient census ranges from 10 to 23
• Patient population includes post-op orthopedic (hip, knee, shoulder replacements), bariatric, spinal surgery (TLIF, ACDF, lumbar fusion), and general med-surg patients with common comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, CHF, and infections
• Specialized procedures include management of cardiac drips (non-titratable), insulin drips, chest tubes, wound vacs, trachs, and PCA pumps
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4–6; supported by LPNs (1:4–6) and 2–3 CNAs per shift
• EMR: Epic
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; cardiac monitors: Philips
• Unit equipment includes VS3 and portable vital sign monitors (Dynamap), bladder scanners, Glucommander, external fixators, chest tubes, JP and Hemovac drains, PCA pumps, and portable oxygen systems
• Weekend rotation: 5–6 shifts out of every 12 (on a 6-week schedule)
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to all adult med-surg/telemetry units within the facility

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) interpretation competency required — candidates must pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance
• ACLS preferred
• Medical-surgical or nephrology nursing national certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Experience at a Level 1 Trauma hospital strongly preferred given the clinical complexity of the unit
• Proficiency with Epic EMR
• Skills required include trach care, chest tube management, IV insertion and central line management, Glucommander, insulin and heparin drip management, cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation, wound care, and post-op monitoring
• One professional reference dated within the past year required, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include caring for post-surgical and acute/chronic med-surg patients, care coordination with interdisciplinary teams, discharge planning, and patient education with emphasis on renal and fluid management
• Unit is supported 24/7 by hospitalists, intensivists, and respiratory therapy, as well as a Central Telemetry Unit for monitoring
• CNAs assist with vital signs, glucose checks, baths, feeding, ambulation, hourly rounding, and patient transport; a designated hospital transport team is also available
• Unit secretary on-site 7a–11p; house-wide call secretary available 11p–7a
• Charge nurse may carry a patient assignment; resource team and discharge nurses float to all units; PICC team available (no general IV team)
• Phlebotomy is nurse-collected on most units; nurses draw from CVLs
• Orientation consists of 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday expectations include working one shift of each major holiday: Thanksgiving Day or the day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1
• RTO requests require manager approval
• RN scrub color: Navy
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies for this GA facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply