Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $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
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• 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: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Float pool position covering all inpatient Med/Surg and Telemetry units
• Units range from 20-36 beds each
• Patient ratios of RN 1:4-6, LPN 1:4-6, and CNA up to 1:14
• 12-hour night shift schedule (7P-7A), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of 6 shifts on a 6-week schedule
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Central telemetry monitoring unit with dedicated tech support
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Unit-specific equipment includes VS3 vital sign monitors and Nova Glucose Stat Strips
• Required to float to all Med/Surg and Telemetry units as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred, with EKG competency exam required during onboarding if not already certified
• Minimum 2 years Med/Tele RN experience required
• Minimum 12 months core work experience in specialty area within the last year
• Certification in Med/Surg is a plus
• Proficiency in all cardiac drips required, including insulin and heparin drips
• Skilled in trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, and glucometer use
• Last 4 of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within one year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Work at a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations
• Strong interdisciplinary support including 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage
• CNA support for vitals, blood glucose checks, baths, feeding, and patient mobility
• Charge nurse and resource/discharge nurse support available on each shift
• Lab collect phlebotomy on most units; RNs draw from CVLs as needed; dedicated PICC team available
• Unit culture described as busy and team-oriented
• Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Navy scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking available around campus, with paid parking deck options
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No radius rule applies for local candidates in GA facilities
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-762080. 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

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