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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• 35-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a 637-licensed-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital
• Patient population includes orthopedic and trauma cases, acute and chronic disease, post-op surgeries, and common med-surg co-morbidities (diabetes, hypertension, infections, CHF, electrolyte imbalances)
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, LPN ratio of 1:4-6, with 2-3 CNAs per shift
• Central Telemetry Unit monitors cardiac telemetry
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Unit equipment includes VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, Dynamap portable vital sign monitors, bladder scanners, external fixators, chest tubes, JP and Hemovac drains, and PCA pumps
• 12-hour shifts, 7A-7P or 7P-7A, scheduled on a 6-week cycle
• Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts out of 12 on a 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to all adult med-surg/telemetry units in the facility

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including discharge planning and patient education, particularly related to renal and fluid management
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams including 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist support
• Unit supported by CNAs, unit secretaries, charge nurses, resource/discharge nurses, and a dedicated PICC team
• Hospital has a designated Transport Team and lab collect phlebotomy support
• Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scrub color required: Navy for RNs
• Must work one shift during each major holiday period (Thanksgiving or day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1)
• RTO requests subject to manager approval
• Unit culture described as busy but team-oriented
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No radius rule applies for local candidates in GA facilities; same rate offered to local travelers
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position