Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Macon, GA
PEL/VIP
5x8 hrs, Nights

RN - MedSurg/Tele | Location

Assignment Overview

We are seeking an experienced RN with strong MedSurg and Telemetry skills to join our team at a Level 1 Trauma Center. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience and will be comfortable working with diverse patient types, including those with orthopedic and trauma conditions, acute or chronic diseases, and post-operative needs. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Assignment Details

• Unit Beds: 35
• Patient Ratios: RN 1:4-6
• Shift Details: 12-hour shifts, 7A-7P or 7P-7A
• Weekend Rotation: 5-6 weekend shifts out of 12 (6-week schedule)
• Holiday Expectations: Work one shift of each major holiday
• Floating: All adult med surg/telemetry units in-house
• Orientation: 1 day facility, 2 days departmental
• Charting System: EPIC
• Estimated Gross Weekly Pay Package: $2400 (negotiable)

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with fractures, head trauma, osteomyelitis, diabetes, hypertension, infections, CHF, and electrolyte imbalances
• Perform trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, and various drips including glucommander and insulin
• Central line management, wound care, post-op monitoring
• Cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams
• Discharge planning and patient education, particularly for renal and fluid management

Qualifications

Required:

• 2 years Med/Tele RN experience
• BLS
• Basic Cardiac Rhythm knowledge (passing EKG competency exam required)
• Skills in trach care, chest tube management, IV insertion and care

Preferred:

• ACLS
• National certification in Medical-surgical or Nephrology nursing

Benefits

• Free parking around campus or paid parking in decks available