Med Surg Telemetry RN
Macon, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Admission Discharge Transition Unit in a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• 16-bed unit with an average census of 16 patients
• Patient population includes chest pain, syncope, abdominal pain, cellulitis, COPD exacerbation, heart failure observation, dehydration, hypertension, diabetes, POD#1 patients, simple trauma, MVC, and falls
• Unit also boards ER patients awaiting inpatient admission, resulting in high patient turnover
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, LPN 1:4-6, with 1-2 CNAs per shift
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 7P-7A, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts out of 12 on a 6-week schedule
• Floating required to all adult med surg/telemetry units in house
• No on-call requirements
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Unit equipment includes VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, cardiac telemetry monitoring, Dynamap portable vital sign monitors, bladder scanners, PCA pain management, and suction machines
• Central Telemetry Unit monitoring with dedicated telemetry techs
• Support staff includes CNAs, unit secretary, charge nurse, PICC team, resource/discharge nurses, 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or compact) required, associate's degree minimum
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• BCR (Basic Cardiac Rhythm) competency test completed during onboarding
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Most recent experience within the last year required
• Skills required include trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, Glucommander use, insulin drip management, heparin drips, and drips titrated to HR
• Strong clinical assessment, time management, and IV insertion/maintenance skills required
• Cardiac monitoring and interpretation skills required
• Care coordination and discharge planning/patient education knowledge required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within one year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, and discharge coordination for a high-turnover med surg/telemetry population
• Work as part of a collaborative team including CNAs, charge nurses, resource/discharge nurses, and 24/7 hospitalist, intensivist, and RT support
• One day of facility orientation with educational modules, plus two days of departmental orientation
• Travelers required to work 75% of major holidays
• RTO requests subject to manager approval
• Scrub color requirement: Navy for RNs
• Free parking available on campus
• Unit culture described as busy but team-oriented
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local GA candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius rule
• Returning travelers must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position there