Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $2,059 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Macon, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• StartDate: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital requiring 2+ years of Med/Tele experience.

Details

• 35-bed Med/Surg-Telemetry unit within a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• Patient population includes orthopedic and trauma cases, post-op surgical patients, and med-surg comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, infections, CHF, and electrolyte imbalances
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, LPN ratio of 1:4-6, with 2-3 CNAs per shift
• Support staff includes CNAs, unit secretary (7a-11p, house-wide call secretary 11p-7a), charge nurse (may carry patients), resource/discharge nurses, and 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage
• Dedicated PICC team available, though not a general IV team; lab draws typically from CVLs
• Central Telemetry Unit for cardiac monitoring
• EPIC EMR used
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Phillips monitors, VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, Dynamap portable vital signs monitors, bladder scanners, and PCA pumps
• 12-hour night shift schedule (7p-7a), 36 hours per week, on a 6-week rotating schedule
• Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to all adult med-surg/telemetry units in the facility

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA state or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) competency required, including passing an EKG competency exam as part of compliance
• ACLS certification preferred
• Medical-Surgical or Nephrology national certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Level 1 Trauma hospital experience preferred
• Skills required include trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucommander use, insulin and heparin drip management, central line management, wound care, cardiac monitoring/telemetry interpretation, and discharge planning with a focus on renal and fluid management
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive med-surg and telemetry nursing care including IV insertion, wound care, post-op monitoring, and care coordination with interdisciplinary teams
• Facilitate discharge planning and patient education, particularly related to renal and fluid management
• Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of major holidays, including Thanksgiving or the day after, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve or New Year's Day
• RTO requests subject to manager approval
• Scrub color required: Navy for RNs
• Free parking available on campus, with paid deck options also available
• Unit culture described as busy but team-oriented
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted with no radius rule and same rate as traveling candidates
• Candidates must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously employed in a permanent position there

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.