Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $1,915 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, 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 experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience. Details 35-bed Med/Surg-Tele unit within a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations Patient population includes acute/chronic disease, post-op surgical patients, and med-surg comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, infections, CHF, and electrolyte imbalances RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6 with LPN support at 1:4-6 and 2-3 CNAs per shift 12-hour day shifts from 7a-7p, totaling 36 hours weekly with 40 standard hours Weekend rotation of 6 shifts within a 6-week period No on-call or call-back requirements Floating required to all adult med-surg/telemetry units in the hospital Central Telemetry Unit supports cardiac monitoring 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage available CNA, unit secretary, charge nurse, resource team, and PICC team support available on unit EPIC EMR used for charting Unit equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, Phillips monitors, glucommander, PCA pumps, bladder scanners, and chest tube/JP drain management tools Requirements Active GA or compact RN license required BLS certification required; BCR (EKG competency) required as part of compliance ACLS and Medical-Surgical national certification preferred but not required Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required Minimum 12 months of core work experience in unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year Strong clinical assessment and med-surg nursing skills for a Level 1 Trauma hospital setting Skills in trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, central line management, insulin and heparin drip titration, and IV insertion required EPIC EMR experience required Last 4 of SSN and full DOB required for consideration Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Additional Information Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, telemetry interpretation, wound care, post-op monitoring, discharge planning, and patient education Collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams and resource/discharge nurses 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules, followed by 2 days of departmental orientation Scrub color requirement: Navy for RNs, Ceil Blue for LPNs Unit culture described as busy but team-oriented Free parking available on campus, with paid deck parking as an alternative Must work one day of each major holiday, including Thanksgiving or the day after, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve or New Year's Day First-time travelers are welcome to apply Local candidates accepted with no radius rule and same pay rate for local travelers Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position American Traveler Job ID P-756037. 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.