Float Pool RN - Med/Surg Telemetry
Rome, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Float Pool Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 2 Trauma teaching hospital in Rome, GA, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Surg Tele experience and ACLS certification.

Details

• Float Pool position covering all Med/Surg and Critical Care areas, including ED boarders and potentially ICU or ER
• Level 2 Trauma designated teaching hospital with a residency program, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center
• Med/Surg patient populations include oncology, orthopedic, general surgery/trauma, pulmonology, and vascular/bariatric surgery cases
• Critical care patient populations include neurology stepdown, cardiac stepdown, observation/decision unit, and combined ICU (medical, surgical, neuro, cardiac)
• Common diagnoses include stroke, chest pain/cardiac events, trauma, respiratory illness, sepsis, oncology, orthopedic injuries, and surgical cases
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
• Equipment used includes Glucommander, cardiac monitors, Precision BBG monitors, Alaris pumps, specialty beds, BiPAP, ventilators, and Virtual Patient Observer (VPO) technology
• 12-hour night shifts, 7P–7A, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• On-call may be requested during low census, though this is rare
• 70% of assigned holidays required
• Floating required across all Med/Surg and Critical Care units, including ED boarders; ICU and ER float possible

Requirements

• Active RN license — GA state or Compact license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and CPI (CPI may be provided by the facility if not already held)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Med/Surg Tele specialty required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Skills required: basic arrhythmia interpretation, Foley catheter irrigation, PCA, epidural management, CPM, Buck's traction, and drain & chest tube management
• Knowledge of cardiac drips and experience with neuro, cardiac, pulmonary, ortho, trauma, and surgical patients required
• 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Support staff includes CNAs/nurse techs, respiratory therapists, phlebotomists, educators, safety sitters, Virtual Patient Observers (VPO), a Virtual RN (currently on 4 West), and security
• Orientation consists of one week of New Employee Orientation (NEO), Monday–Friday 8:00AM–4:30PM, followed by 2–3 days of departmental orientation on the floor
• Department culture emphasizes teamwork, speaking up for help, responding promptly to call lights and telemetry alerts
• Scrubs: Navy required
• Parking is free on-site
• First-time travelers will be considered, though not preferred
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies, same rate for local travelers in GA
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible