RN - MedSurg/Tele - Contract

Facility Overview

• 637-bed teaching hospital
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center
• Address: 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced MedSurg/Telemetry RN to provide care for adult inpatient populations with acute and chronic medical conditions. Travelers will float across Med/Surg and Telemetry units as needed.

Schedule

• Shift: 12-Hour Nights
• Hours: 1900–0700
• Guaranteed: 36 hours/week
• Weekend Rotation: 5–6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• On-Call: None

Unit Details

• Med/Surg units range from 20–36 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4–6
• First-time travelers accepted
• Minimum experience required: 2 years MedSurg/Telemetry RN experience

Patient Population

Common diagnoses include:

• Acute and chronic medical conditions
• Diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolyte imbalances
• CHF, atrial fibrillation, post-cardiac cath patients
• General surgery, orthopedic, and trauma post-op patients

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred
  • Travelers must pass EKG competency during onboarding
• Minimum 6 months EPIC experience required
• Med/Surg certification preferred

Required Skills

Clinical Skills

• Trach care
• Chest tube management
• Peripheral IV starts and IV maintenance
• Glucommander
• Strong assessment and time-management skills
• Discharge planning and patient education
• Interdisciplinary care coordination

Telemetry Skills

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Post-cath patient care
• TR band management
• Groin site management (no sheath pulls)

Drip Experience

Must have experience with:

• Insulin
• Heparin
• Cardizem
• Amiodarone
• Milrinone
• Digoxin
• Nicardipine

May titrate drips for heart rate but not blood pressure.

Support Staff & Resources

• CNA support available
• Unit Secretary coverage: 7a–11p
• Charge nurse support
• PICC team available
• Resource/discharge nurses available
• RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage 24/7
• Central telemetry monitoring

Equipment & Technology

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Monitors: Phillips

Floating Requirements

• Travelers function within the float pool
• Required to float to all Med/Surg & Telemetry units
• May float to ED holds as needed

Orientation

• 1 day hospital orientation + education modules
• 2 days department orientation

Additional Information

• Scrub Color:
  • RN: Navy
  • LPN: Ceil Blue
• Free parking available around campus
• Team-oriented, fast-paced environment

Holiday Requirement

Must work one shift for each holiday group:

• Thanksgiving or Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve or New Year's Day