Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,930 per week in Macon, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Macon, GA
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,930 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Title: RN - MedSurg/Tele
Location: Macon, GA,
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12hr Night Shift - View phone number on travelnursesource.com
SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No Yes, with manager approval
On Call, Call Back Requirements None
Weekend Rotation 5-6 weekend shifts out of 12 (on a 6-week schedule)
Holiday Requirements work one shift of each major holiday (Thanksgiving Day or day after 12/24 or 12/25 12/31 or 1/1)
Floating Requirements All med surg / telemetry units

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

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.