Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $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 hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital in Macon, GA, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele experience and a GA or compact RN license. Details 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week Inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry units within a 637-licensed-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital that includes a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center Patient population includes acute and chronic illness, common co-morbidities (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; supported by LPNs (1:4–6) and CNAs (up to 1:14) Telemetry skills required: monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, post-cath care, TR band management, and post-cath groin site management (no sheath pulls) Required drip management includes insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, and nicardipine; titration for HR only (not BP) Required skills include trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, IV maintenance, glucommander, patient education, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary care coordination EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; monitors: Philips; VS3 vital sign monitors and Nova Glucose Stat Strips also in use Weekend rotation: 5–6 shifts out of every 12 shifts on a 6-week schedule No on-call or call-back requirements Travelers will be assigned to a float pool and required to float to all Med/Tele units within the facility as needed Requirements Active GA or compact RN license currently in hand BLS certification required; ACLS preferred Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year Epic EMR experience required EKG competency exam must be passed during onboarding Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Additional Information Orientation consists of 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation Department support includes CNAs, a unit secretary (on-unit 7a–11p, then house-wide 11p–7a), charge nurse, discharge nurses, a resource team, PICC team, central telemetry monitoring/tech, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage Holiday coverage expectation: travelers work one shift of each major holiday period — Thanksgiving Day or the day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1 RTO requests must be submitted through and approved by the manager RN scrub color: Navy Med/Surg certification is a plus Candidates who previously worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible Local candidates are accepted; no radius rule applies — the same rate applies for local travelers First-time travelers are welcome to apply American Traveler Job ID P-683070. 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.