Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,059 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: ASAP 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: Sep 28, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience and a GA or compact license. Details Float pool position within inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry units at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital 637-bed facility with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations Med/Surg units range from 20-36 beds each Patient population includes acute/chronic disease, common med-surg comorbidities, cardiac patients (post-cath, CHF, a-fib), and post-surgical patients (general, ortho, trauma) RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, LPN 1:4-6, CNA up to 1:14 12-hour night shifts from 7p-7a on a 6-week rotating schedule 36 standard hours per week Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts out of 12 on a 6-week schedule No on-call requirements Required to float to all Med/Surg and Telemetry units as part of float pool role Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, Philips monitors, VS3 vital sign monitors, and Nova Glucose Stat Strips Support includes 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage, PICC team, resource/discharge nurses, and central telemetry monitoring Requirements Active GA or compact RN license required BLS certification required ACLS preferred; must pass EKG competency exam during onboarding if not already certified Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year Med/Surg certification is a plus Required skills include trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, glucommander, and strong assessment and time management abilities Telemetry skills required: cardiac rhythm monitoring/interpretation, post-cath care, TR bands, and post-cath groin site management (excluding sheath pulls) Experience titrating drips required: insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, and nicardipine EPIC EMR experience required Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Additional Information Provide direct patient care including care coordination with interdisciplinary team, discharge planning, and patient education Charge nurses may or may not carry a patient assignment Unit culture is described as busy and team-oriented Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules and 2 days of departmental orientation Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of major holidays, including one shift each for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's RTO requests must be approved through the unit manager Scrub color requirement: Navy for RNs Free parking available on campus, with paid deck parking as an alternative First-time travelers are welcome to apply No radius rule applies for local GA candidates; local candidates receive the same pay rate as travelers Returning employees must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position American Traveler Job ID P-684339. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.