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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele float pool position requiring 2 years of Med/Tele experience and BLS certification at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Float pool position covering all inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry units at a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital
• 12-hour night shifts (7P-7A), 36 hours per week
• RN patient ratio of 1:4-6, LPN ratio of 1:4-6, CNA ratio up to 1:14
• Central telemetry monitoring unit used for patient monitoring
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Unit-specific equipment includes VS3 vital sign monitors and Nova Glucose Stat Strips
• Required to float to all Med/Surg and Telemetry units as needed
• No on-call or call back requirements
• Weekend rotation of 6 shifts on a 6-week schedule
• Charge nurse support available on each shift

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA state or compact) required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Must pass an EKG competency exam during onboarding if not ACLS certified
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required
• Skills required include trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, and glucometer use
• Experience with common drips including insulin, heparin, and HR-titrated medications
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Float pool RN providing care across all Med/Surg Telemetry units
• Support staff includes CNAs for vitals, baths, feeding, and patient safety, along with unit secretaries, resource/discharge nurses, 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• PICC team available; phlebotomy primarily handled by lab collection with RNs drawing from CVLs
• Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Navy scrubs required for RNs; Ceil Blue for LPNs
• Free parking available around campus with optional paid parking decks
• Unit culture described as busy and team-oriented
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted with no radius rule and same pay rate as traveling candidates
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position