Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN - $1,948 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: 04/06/2026 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: Apr 6, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital in Georgia, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience and a GA or compact RN license. Details 12-hour night shifts, 7P–7A, 36 hours per week Large hospital setting with 637 licensed beds, Level 1 Trauma designation, academic teaching status, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center Med/Surg Telemetry units with 20–36 beds per unit; travelers are placed in a float pool capacity and may float to any Med/Tele unit in the facility Patient population includes acute and chronic medical-surgical patients with common comorbidities (diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolyte imbalances), cardiac patients (post-cath, CHF, a-fib), and post-surgical patients (general, ortho, trauma) RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4–6 Telemetry monitoring is centralized through a dedicated central telemetry unit EMR: Epic (experience noted) IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; monitoring: Philips; vital signs: VS3 monitors Weekend rotation: approximately 5–6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule No on-call or call-back requirements Holiday coverage: one shift per major holiday period (Thanksgiving or day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1) Requirements Active GA or compact RN license required BLS required; ACLS preferred (EKG competency exam required during onboarding) Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year Telemetry skills required: cardiac rhythm monitoring and interpretation, post-cath care, TR band management, and groin site management (no sheath pulls) Required IV drip management: insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, and nicardipine (titration for HR; not for BP) Required clinical skills: trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, glucommander, strong assessment and time management, care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education Med/Surg certification is a plus 1 professional reference dated within the past year required, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration Additional Information First-time travelers are welcome to apply Local candidates are accepted; no radius rule applies — the same rate applies to local travelers in GA Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible RTO requests must be approved by the unit manager Orientation consists of 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation Unit support includes CNAs, a unit secretary (on-unit 7A–11P, then house-wide 11P–7A), charge nurse, PICC team, discharge nurses, a floating resource team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist (24/7) RNs are responsible for drawing labs from CVLs; most units use lab-collect phlebotomy for other draws Required scrub color for RNs: Navy Unit culture is described as busy and team-oriented American Traveler Job ID P-681313. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.