Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,858 to $1,930 per week in Macon, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Macon, GA
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,858 to $1,930 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Macon, Georgia, 31201!

JOB DESCRIPTION
RN - MedSurg/Tele

About Facility:
777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201
637 Licensed Beds
Level 1 Trauma Designation
Teaching Hospital
Chest Pain Center
Stroke Center
Unit Information:
Beds: 16
Avg Census – 16 patients
Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years – Med/Tele RN experience
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
Chest pain, syncope/vomiting, abdominal pain, cellulitis, COPD exacerbation, heart failure observation, dehydration, hypertension, diabetes, POD#1 requiring hospital stay overnight, simple trauma, MVC, fall
Waiting an Inpatient Room for admission (used to decompress the ER)
Patient Ratios:
RN: 1:4-6
LPN: 1:4-6
CNA: 1-2 per shift
Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
RN License (associate s degree at a minimum)
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
BCR (Basic Cardiac Rhythm) – test completed during onboarding
Skills required:
trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucommander, insulin drips (required), heparin drips, drips to titrate to HR NOT BP
Strong clinical assessment and time management
IV insertion and Maintenance skills
Cardiac monitoring and interpretation
Care coordination with interdisciplinary teams
Discharge planning knowledge and patient education
Support within the Department:
CNA: assist with VS, Glucose Checks, baths, feeding, ambulating patients, assisting turning patients, hourly rounding, transporting patients as needed (Hospital has designated Transport Team); obtain blood from blood bank
Unit secretary on unit 7a-11p; then house wide call secretary 11p-7a
Charge nurse – may or may not have patient assignment
Phlebotomy: Most units are lab collect phlebotomy; nurses drawn from CVLs
IV/VAT Team? No IV team- do have a PICC team
Resource Nurse? Yes, we have discharge nurses and Resource team floats to all units
RT 24/7
Hospitalist 24/7
Intensivist 24/7
Telemetry monitoring/tech? Central Telemetry Unit
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC
IV Pump: Alaris
Med dispensing: Pyxis
Monitors: Phillips
Unit specific equipment:
VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips Cardiac Telemetry monitoring
Portable vital signs monitors (Dynamapp)
Bladder scanners, IV pump, portable oxygen system
Glucommander
PCA pain management
Suction machine
Use of admission/ discharge protocol for rapid turnover
Floating: If yes, where?
All adult med surg / telemetry units in house
Orientation (facility and unit):
1 day orientation with work on educational modules
2 days departmental
Other notes:
Scrub Color: RN- Navy; LPN- Ceil Blue
Parking: Free? Have free parking around campus or can pay to park in parking decks
Unit Culture: busy but work as team
Unit will bed patients to this unit from the ER that are waiting on an Inpatient Admission Bed
High turnover of patients

Shift
12hr Night Shift - 36
Shift Information
7P-7A
On Call, Call Back Requirements
None
Weekend Rotation
6 shifts on a 6 week schedule (6 out of 12 shifts)
Holiday Requirements
Travelers will work 75% of holidays
Floating Requirements
all med surg / telemetry units

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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.

About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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