Travel Med/Surg Tele RN - $1,798 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: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 28, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an RN - Med/Surg Tele for a float pool role at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of Med/Tele experience and a GA or compact RN license. Details Float pool position covering all inpatient Med/Surg and Telemetry units Level 1 Trauma Designation, teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center accreditation Each Med/Surg unit has 20-36 beds Patient population includes acute/chronic disease, cardiac (post-cath, CHF, a-fib), and post-surgical (general, ortho, trauma) patients RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6 12-hour day shift schedule, 7A-7P, 36-40 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 needed Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, and Phillips monitors Central telemetry monitoring unit with dedicated tech support Support staff includes CNAs, unit secretaries, charge nurses, resource/discharge nurses, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage Requirements Active GA or compact RN license required BLS required; ACLS preferred (must pass EKG competency exam during onboarding if not certified) Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year Med/Surg certification a plus Skills required: trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, glucommander use, and tele rhythm monitoring/interpretation Experience with post-cath care, TR bands, and groin site management (excluding sheath pulls) Experience titrating drips including insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, and nicardipine Strong assessment, time management, care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education skills EPIC EMR experience required Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration One professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Additional Information Provide direct patient care in a busy, team-oriented Med/Surg Tele environment Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team including RT, hospitalists, and intensivists Not part of a dedicated IV team, though a PICC team is available for line placement 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules, plus 2 days of departmental orientation Scrub color requirement: Navy for RNs Free parking available around campus, with paid deck parking as an alternative Required to work one shift for each major holiday, covering approximately 75% of holidays Time-off requests must be approved through the unit manager First-time travelers are welcome to apply No radius restriction for local candidates within GA facilities; local travelers receive the same rate Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least one year after working a permanent position there American Traveler Job ID P-740134. 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.