Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg​/Telemetry

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Macon, Georgia.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/06/2026
• 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:
  
  Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital requiring a minimum of 2 years of Med/Tele experience and a GA or compact RN license.

• 30-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a 637-licensed-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital that also serves as a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Patient population includes pre/post cardiac and step-down ICU patients with diagnoses such as CHF, COPD, STEMI, NSTEMI, and sepsis
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4–6 with 2–3 CNAs per shift
• Cardiac telemetry is monitored by a Central Telemetry Unit
• EMR:
  Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Philips monitors, VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, and PCA pain management
• 12-hour shifts, available on both day (7A–7P) and night (7P–7A) rotations
• Weekend rotation of 5–6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• Holiday coverage expected for major holidays:
  Thanksgiving or the day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1
• Floating required to all in-house Med/Surg Telemetry units
• No on-call or call-back requirements

• Active RN license — GA or compact license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) / EKG rhythm interpretation required (assessed during onboarding)
• ACLS preferred but not required
• Medical-surgical nursing certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required
• Level 1 Trauma and/or academic teaching hospital experience preferred given care environment
• Proficiency with trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, insulin drips, heparin drips, and titrating cardiac rate drips (BP titration not required)
• Skills in IV insertion, central line management, wound care, post-op monitoring, and cardiac telemetry interpretation
• Experience with Glucommander preferred
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

• Provide telemetry-monitored care to cardiac and step-down ICU patients, including discharge planning and patient education with a focus on renal and fluid management
• Support staff includes CNAs, a unit secretary (7A–11P), house-wide call secretary (11P–7A), charge nurse, PICC team, discharge nurses, resource float team, 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Orientation consists of 1 day of general facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• RTO requests require manager approval; scheduling runs on a 6-week cycle
• Required scrub color for RNs is navy
• Free parking is available around campus
• Unit culture is described as busy but team-oriented
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously held a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies; the same rate is offered to local travelers at this GA facility

American Traveler Job  #P-683110. 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

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.