Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,752 per week in Macon, GA

Job Title: RN - MedSurg/Tele Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Medical Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour Day Shift Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum of 2 years MedSurg/Tele RN experience License: Required Certifications: BLS required, ACLS preferred, Basic Cardiac Rhythm certification required Must-Have: Strong clinical assessment and med-surg nursing skills for a Level 1 Trauma Client Description: Seeking a MedSurg/Tele RN for a busy unit. The facility has a total of 637 licensed beds. It has a Level 1 Trauma Designation and serves as a teaching hospital. The unit has 35 beds and typically maintains a census of around 35 patients. Patient types include: - Orthopedic and trauma cases, including fractures of all types. - Head trauma and hemorrhage cases. - Patients with acute or chronic diseases and post-operative surgery needs. - Common co-morbidities include diabetes, hypertension, infections, congestive heart failure, and electrolyte imbalances. Patient ratios are as follows: - RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6. - LPN to patient ratio of 1:4-6. - CNAs are assigned 2-3 per shift. Required skills include: - Trach care and chest tube management. - Peripheral IV starts and management of insulin and heparin drips. - Strong clinical assessment skills and familiarity with wound care. - Cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation. - Coordination of care with interdisciplinary teams and discharge planning. Support within the department includes: - CNAs assisting with vital signs, glucose checks, baths, and ambulation. - Receptionist coverage on unit during specific hours. - Charge nurses may also have patient assignments. - A PICC team available for central line management. - Resource nurses and a 24/7 respiratory therapy team. Technology and equipment utilized include: - An electronic medical record system. - IV pumps and medication dispensing systems. - Portable vital signs monitors and cardiac telemetry monitoring equipment. The orientation consists of work on educational modules and departmental training. The schedule includes a weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts out of 12 in a 6-week cycle. There is no on-call requirement. Holiday expectations include working one shift during major holidays. Overall, we seek candidates who thrive in a busy team environment.