Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,512 per week

TalentBurst, Inc 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: 12 weeks
• 14 hours per week
• Shift: 4 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Title= Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg/Telemetry (Travel)
Shift: 12-Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Schedule: 36 hours/week | Every Other Weekend | No Call

Facility Overview

• 637-bed Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital with advanced specialty services
• Certified Chest Pain Center & Stroke Center
• Large, high-acuity healthcare system

Unit Details

• MedSurg/Telemetry units ranging 20–36 beds
• Float pool model – travelers support multiple Med/Tele units
• 2 years MedSurg/Telemetry RN experience required
• First-time travelers accepted

‍⚕️ Patient Population

• General Medical-Surgical patients
• Telemetry/cardiac monitoring patients
• Wide variety of acute and chronic conditions

Patient Ratios

• RN: 1:4–6
• LPN: 1:4–6
• CNA: Up to 1:14

Requirements

• Active RN License
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred (EKG competency exam required during onboarding)
• MedSurg certification (preferred, not required)

Required Skills

• Trach care
• Chest tube management
• Peripheral IV (PIV) insertion
• Blood glucose monitoring (glucometer use)
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Drip management:
  • Insulin drips
  • Heparin drips
  • Cardiac drips (titrated to heart rate)

Support Staff

• CNA: Vitals, glucose checks, ADLs, ambulation, patient safety
• Unit Secretary: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM (overnight centralized support)
• Charge Nurse: Yes
• Phlebotomy: Lab-drawn; RNs draw from central lines
• PICC Team: Available
• Resource/Discharge Nurses: Yes
• 24/7 Coverage: Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalists, Intensivists
• Telemetry Monitoring: Central monitoring unit

Technology

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Monitoring: Phillips
• Additional Equipment: VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova glucose systems

Floating Requirements

• Required to float to all MedSurg/Telemetry units within the facility
• Float pool model based on census and staffing needs

Orientation

• 1 day facility orientation education modules
• 2 days unit/department orientation

Additional Details

• Scrub Colors: RN – Navy | LPN – Ceil Blue
• Parking: Free campus parking available (optional paid deck parking)

Unit Culture

• Fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
• Supportive leadership with resource staff available

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Talent Burst Job ID #26-09659. Pay package is based on 4 hour shifts and 14 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - MedSurg/Tele

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement. 

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