Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Float Pool RN - $1,930 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
• StartDate: 08/17/2026
• 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: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Float Pool position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital in Macon, GA, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Float pool position covering all inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry units within the hospital, with additional floating to the ED for holds as needed
• Large academic teaching hospital with 637 licensed beds, Level 1 Trauma designation, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center
• Patient population includes acute and chronic disease, common med-surg 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
• 12-hour night shifts (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of 5–6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• EMR: Epic (6 months of experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; monitors: Philips; vitals: VS3 monitors
• Central telemetry monitoring unit on-site
• No on-call requirements

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
• At least 6 months of Epic experience required
• Telemetry skills required: cardiac rhythm monitoring and interpretation, post-cath care, TR band management, and groin site management (no sheath pulls)
• Required drip management: insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, and nicardipine (titration for HR, not BP)
• Clinical skills required: trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, Glucommander, patient assessment, care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies, and the same rate is offered regardless of proximity to the facility
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• Support staff includes CNAs, a unit secretary (on-unit 7a–11p, house-wide after), charge nurses, a PICC team, discharge nurses, a resource team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist (24/7)
• Orientation consists of 1 day of general onboarding with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required: one shift each for Thanksgiving Day or the day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1
• Required scrub color for RNs is navy blue
• Med-Surg nursing certification is a plus
• Unit culture is described as busy and team-oriented

American Traveler Job ID #P-709314. 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.