Med Surg Tele RN
Macon, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a fast-paced float pool role at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of Med/Tele experience and GA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Float pool position covering all inpatient Med Surg/Telemetry units, each with 20-36 beds
• Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• Cares for patients with acute/chronic disease, co-morbidities (diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolyte imbalances), cardiac conditions (post-cath, CHF, a-fib), and post-surgical patients (general, ortho, trauma)
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6
• 12-hour day shifts from 7A-7P, 36 hours/week standard
• Floating required to all Med Surg/Telemetry units and to the ED for holds
• Weekend rotation of 6 shifts on a 6-week schedule
• No on-call or call-back requirements

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred with EKG competency exam during onboarding
• Minimum 2 years Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• 6 months EPIC EMR experience required
• Skills required: trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, glucommander use, cardiac rhythm monitoring/interpretation, post-cath and TR band management, groin site management (no sheath pulls)
• Experience titrating drips including insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, and nicardipine
• Strong assessment, time management, care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education skills
• Last 4 of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Support team includes CNAs, unit secretaries, charge nurses, resource/discharge nurses, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Central telemetry monitoring unit and PICC team available; lab collection typically performed by unit staff
• EMR: EPIC; IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; monitors: Phillips
• Orientation includes 1 day of educational modules and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Unit culture described as busy and team-oriented
• Scrub color requirement: Navy for RNs
• Free parking available on campus, with paid deck options also offered
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No radius rule for local candidates in GA facilities; local travelers receive the same pay rate
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position