Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Macon, GA
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,750/weekOverview
- Start Date05/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Description
RN - MedSurg/Tele
About Facility:
- 637 licensed beds
- Level 1 Trauma Designation
- Teaching Hospital
- Chest Pain Center
- Stroke Center
Unit Information:
- Beds: 35
- Census: 35
- Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years Med/Tele RN experience
- Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
- Orthopedic and Trauma: fractures of all types (femur, tib-fib, humerus, spinal, rib, etc.). Head trauma-hemorrhage; osteomyelitis
- Patients with acute or chronic disease
- Post-op surgeries
- Co-morbidities common to med-surg population: diabetes, hypertension, infections, CHF, electrolytes imbalances
Patient Ratios:
- RN: 1:4-6
- LPN: 1:4-6
- CNA: 2-3 per shift
Required License:
- National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
- BLS required
- BCR (Basic Cardiac Rythm) are required – meaning traveler will be required to pass an EKG competency exam as part of Compliance
- ACLS - preferred
- National certification- Medical-surgical certification or Nephrology nursing - preferred
Skills required:
- Trach chare, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucommander, insulin drips, heparin drips, drips to titrate HR but NOT BP
- Strong clinical assessment and med-surg nursing skills for Level 1 Trauma Hospital
- IV insertion and care, central line management
- Wound care and post op monitoring
- Cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation
- Care coordination with interdisciplinary teams
- Discharge planning and patient education, particularly on renal and fluid management
Support within the Department:
- CNA: Duties: Yes - assist with VS, Glucose Checks, baths, feeding, ambulating patients, assisting turning patients, hourly rounding, transporting patients as needed (Hospital has designated Transport Team); obtain blood from blood bank
- Receptionist/HUC: Unit secretary on unit 7a-11p; then house wide call secretary 11p-7a
- Charge nurse – may have patients
- Phlebotomy: Most units are lab collect phlebotomy; nurses drawn from CVLs
- IV/VAT Team: Not an IV team - do have a PICC team
- Resource Nurse: Yes, we have discharge nurses, resource team floats to all units
- RT 24/7: yes
- Hospitalist 24/7: yes
- Intensivist 24/7: yes
- Telemetry monitoring/tech: Central Telemetry Unit
Technology/Equipment:
- EMR: EPIC
- IV Pump: Alaris
- Med dispensing: Pyxis
- Monitors: Phillips
Unit specific equipment:
- VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips Cardiac Telemetry monitoring
- Portable vital signs monitors (Dynamapp)
- Bladder scanners, IV pump, portable oxygen system
- External fixators, chest tubes, JP drains and Hemovac drains
- Glucommander
- PCA pain management
- Suction machine
- Use of admission/ discharge protocol for rapid turnover
Floating: If yes, where:
- All adult med surg / telemetry units in house
Orientation (facility and unit):
- 1 day orientation with work on educational modules
- 2 days departmental
Scheduling:
- Weekend rotation: 5-6 weekend shifts out of 12 (on a 6-week schedule)
- On call? If so, what is that schedule: No call
- Holiday Expectations: work one shift of each major holiday (Thanksgiving Day or day after 12/24 or 12/25 12/31 or 1/1
- RTO Requests: Manager approval
- Shift times: 12-hour shifts 7A-7P or 7P-7A
- Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
Other notes:
- Scrub Color: RN- Navy; LPN- Ceil Blue
- Parking: Free: Have free parking around campus or can pay to park in parking decks
- Unit Culture: busy but work as team
Employer
TalentBurst, Inc
49 nurses recommend working with TalentBurst, Inc
TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.
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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