Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN - $2,561 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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience.

Details

• Work in a 30-bed cardiac step-down/telemetry unit within a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital
• Patient population includes pre/post cardiac and step-down ICU patients with diagnoses such as CHF, COPD, STEMI, NSTEMI, and Sepsis
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–6 with 2–3 CNAs per shift
• Telemetry monitoring supported by a Central Telemetry Unit
• EMR: Epic (experience noted); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; monitors: Philips
• Equipment includes VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, and PCA pain management systems
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of 6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• Float requirement includes all Med/Surg Telemetry units within the facility
• No on-call or call-back requirements

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR/EKG rhythm) certifications required
• ACLS preferred but not required
• Medical-surgical nursing national certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Level 1 Trauma hospital experience required
• Proficiency in trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucommander, insulin drips, heparin drips, and cardiac rate titration drips
• Skills in IV insertion and care, central line management, wound care, and post-op monitoring required
• Cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation skills required
• One professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, care coordination with interdisciplinary teams, discharge planning, and patient education focused on renal and fluid management
• CNA support available for vitals, glucose checks, ADLs, ambulation, turning, and transport; unit secretary on-site 7a–11p with house-wide coverage overnight
• Additional support includes a charge nurse, PICC team, discharge nurses, resource float team, 24/7 RT, hospitalist, intensivist, and phlebotomy services
• Orientation consists of 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Scrub color: Navy for RNs
• 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 have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-714638. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.