Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

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: 09/14/2026
• 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 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position within a float pool, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience and GA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a float pool capacity across all inpatient Med/Surg and Telemetry units at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital
• Each Med/Surg unit has 20-36 beds
• Patient population includes acute and chronic disease, common med-surg co-morbidities (diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolyte imbalances), cardiac patients (post-cath, CHF, a-fib), and post-surgical patients (general, ortho, trauma)
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6
• 12-hour day shifts (7A-7P) with a 40-hour work week on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts out of every 12 on a 6-week schedule
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Required to float to all Med/Surg and Telemetry units as needed
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Phillips monitors, VS3 vital sign monitors, and Nova Glucose Stat Strips
• Central telemetry monitoring unit supports cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Support staff includes CNAs, unit secretaries, charge nurses, resource/discharge nurses, 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred and traveler must pass an EKG competency exam during onboarding
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core work experience in the specialty unit, with most recent experience within the last year
• Certification in Med-Surg is a plus
• Skills required: trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, glucommander use, strong assessment and time management, care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education
• Telemetry skills required: cardiac rhythm monitoring and interpretation, post-cath care, TR bands, and post-cath groin site management (excluding sheath pulls)
• Experience titrating drips required: insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, and nicardipine
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across Med/Surg and Telemetry units including cardiac drip titration and post-cath monitoring
• Facility is a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital with designated Chest Pain and Stroke Center status
• Unit culture is described as busy and team-oriented
• 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules, plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of major holidays, including one shift each for Thanksgiving or the day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1
• RTO requests must be submitted through and approved by the unit manager
• Scrub color requirement: Navy for RNs
• Free parking available on campus, with paid parking deck options also available
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• GA facilities accept local candidates with no radius rule, offering the same rate for local travelers
• Returning travelers must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-740134. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.