Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler

Macon, Georgia, United States

Position ID: P-687639

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

$1,930.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Progressive Care Unit position at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of experience and a GA or compact RN license.

Details

24-bed Progressive Care Unit within a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations

Primary population includes cardiothoracic and vascular surgical patients in pre- and post-operative step-down care

Secondary population includes cardiology, pulmonology, and general medical/surgical patients

Cares for pre/post LVAD patients and those with acute or chronic disease and common med-surg comorbidities

RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6 with LPN support at 1:4-6 and 2-3 CNAs per shift

12-hour night shift schedule (7P-7A), 36 hours per week

Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts within a 6-week schedule

Floating required to all adult med-surg and telemetry units in house

No on-call or call-back requirements

Unit uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors

Utilizes VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, Dynamapp portable vital sign monitors, bladder scanners, PCA pumps, and suction machines

Central Telemetry Unit supports cardiac monitoring

Unit has dedicated charge nurse, resource/discharge nurses, and 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage

PICC team available; phlebotomy primarily performed via lab collect or CVL draws by nursing staff

Requirements

Active RN license (GA or Compact) required

BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required

BCR (Basic Cardiac Rhythm) certification required

Medical-Surgical national certification preferred

Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with core unit specialty experience within the last 12 months

Strong clinical assessment and med-surg nursing skills appropriate for a Level 1 Trauma hospital

Skilled in trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, and titrating drips to heart rate

Experience with insulin and heparin drip management, including Glucommander protocols

IV insertion, central line management, and wound/post-op monitoring experience

Cardiac telemetry interpretation skills required

EPIC EMR experience required

Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration

One professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

Additional Information

Provide progressive step-down care for cardiothoracic, vascular, and general med-surg patients

Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams including RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist staff

Support discharge planning and patient education, particularly regarding renal and fluid management

One day of facility orientation with educational modules, followed by two days of departmental orientation

Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of major holidays

Scrub color requirement: Navy for RNs

Unit culture described as busy but team-oriented

First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Local candidates accepted with no radius rule and same pay rate as travelers

Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least one year after a permanent position

RTO requests subject to manager approval