Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Macon, GA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Med-Surg / Telemetry RN – Macon, GA

Shift: Days, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Schedule: 3x12s, 36 hours per week

Facility: 637-bed teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center. Chest Pain Center.

Unit Overview:

• Med-surg units range from 20–36 beds.
• RN ratios: 1:4–6
• Patient population includes acute and chronic medical conditions, diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolyte imbalances, CHF, atrial fibrillation, post-cath, and general, orthopedic, and trauma surgical patients.
• Travelers float to all in-house Med-Surg/Telemetry units as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg/Telemetry RN experience
• First-time travelers accepted
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Must pass EKG competency exam during onboarding
• Strong telemetry skills, including rhythm interpretation and post-cath care
• Experience with TR bands and groin-site management (no sheath pulls)
• Required drip experience: insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, digoxin, and nicardipine
• Additional skills: trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, IV maintenance, and Glucommander

Unit Resources & Equipment:

• CNA support for vital signs, blood sugars, baths, feeding, mobility, and patient safety
• Charge nurse may carry a patient assignment
• Unit secretary coverage 7 AM–11 PM; house-wide coverage overnight
• PICC team, discharge nurses, and resource team available
• 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Central telemetry monitoring
• EMR: Epic
• Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Philips monitors

Additional Details:

• Float pool assignment across Med-Surg/Telemetry units
• 5–6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• No call
• Holiday rotation includes one shift for each major holiday period
• One day of facility orientation and required education modules
• Navy blue scrubs for RNs
• Free campus parking or paid parking deck
• Busy, team-oriented environment