MedSurg Telemetry RN
Macon, GA
GLC On-The-Go
5x8 hrs
$1,967/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Requires COVID-19 Vaccination
Description
RN - MedSurg/Tele | Macon, GA | Contract
Quick Look
- Weekly Gross Pay: $1,868 - $1,967
- Shift: 7P-7A
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
Join a leading acute-care hospital as an RN in the MedSurg/Telemetry unit in Macon, GA. This facility is a Level 1 trauma center and a teaching hospital, recognized for its Chest Pain and Stroke Centers. We are seeking dedicated RNs with a minimum of 2 years of Med/Tele experience to provide high-quality patient care in a busy, team-oriented environment.
Unit Information:
- Each Med Surg unit has 20-36 beds.
- Patient Ratios: RN: 1:4-6; LPN: 1:4-6; CNA: up to 1:14.
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
- Inpatient Med Surg/Telemetry patients with acute or chronic diseases.
- Common co-morbidities include diabetes, hypertension, infections, and electrolyte imbalances.
- Cardiac patients: post-cath, CHF, a-fib.
- Post-surgical patients: General, Ortho, Trauma.
Required Qualifications:
- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
- Traveler must pass an EKG competency exam during onboarding.
- Certification in Med Surg is a plus.
- 6 months of EPIC experience required.
Skills Required:
- Trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, glucommander.
- Strong assessment and time management skills, care coordination with interdisciplinary team, discharge planning knowledge, patient education.
- Telemetry skills: monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, post-cath management.
- Drip management: insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, nicardipine.
Support within the Department:
- CNA assistance with vitals, blood glucose checks, baths, and patient safety.
- Unit Secretary available from 7a-11p; house-wide call secretary from 11p-7a.
- Charge nurse may or may not have patients.
- Resource Nurse available for discharge and support.
- RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist available 24/7.
Technology/Equipment:
- EMR: EPIC.
- IV Pump: Alaris; Med dispensing: Pyxis; Monitors: Phillips.
Orientation:
- 1 day orientation with educational modules.
- 2 days departmental orientation.
Additional Notes:
- Scrub Color: RN - Navy; LPN - Ceil Blue.
- Free parking available around campus.
- Unit culture is busy and team-oriented.
GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are a qualified RN looking for a rewarding contract position in MedSurg/Telemetry, apply today!
Employer
GLC On-The-Go
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About Macon, GA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Macon, GA here's what you should know:- Macon's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 91°F, and winter lows are around 34°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Macon, with options ranging from apartments to fully furnished homes.
- Macon is car-friendly with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential.
- Macon has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Macon offers a variety of restaurants serving Southern cuisine, a vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and boating, and local sports events.
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