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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of Med/Tele RN experience and a GA or compact RN license.

Details

• 35-bed Med/Surg-Tele unit within a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• Cares for orthopedic/trauma patients (fractures, head trauma) and med-surg patients with comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, CHF, and electrolyte imbalances
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, with LPN support at 1:4-6 and 2-3 CNAs per shift
• 12-hour night shifts (7P-7A), 36 hours/week on a 6-week schedule
• Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to all adult med-surg/telemetry units in the facility
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Central Telemetry Unit supports cardiac monitoring

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• BLS required; BCR (Basic Cardiac Rhythm) competency exam required for compliance
• ACLS preferred
• Medical-surgical or Nephrology national certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Level 1 Trauma hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, insulin and heparin drip management, and central line care
• Experience with wound care, post-op monitoring, and cardiac telemetry interpretation required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including IV insertion, wound care, discharge planning, and patient education on renal and fluid management
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams including RT, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7
• Support includes CNAs for basic care tasks, unit secretaries, charge nurses (may carry patient assignments), and a dedicated PICC team
• Facility offers a 1-day general orientation plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scrub color required: Navy for RNs
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of major holidays
• RTO requests are subject to manager approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted with no radius rule and same pay rate as travelers
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position
• Unit culture is described as busy but team-oriented
• Free parking available around campus