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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 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 teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of med/tele experience and a GA or compact RN license.

• Works on a 30-bed cardiac step-down unit (5 Heart) within a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations
• 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; 2–3 CNAs per shift
• 12-hour day shifts, 7a–7p, with scheduling on a 6-week cycle
• Weekend rotation of 6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Float requirement to all Med/Surg Telemetry units within the facility
• EMR:
  Epic (experience noted); IV pumps:
  Alaris; medication dispensing:
  Pyxis; monitors:
  Philips
• Central Telemetry Unit provides telemetry monitoring support
• PICC team available; nurses draw from CVLs

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred but not required
• Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR/EKG rhythm interpretation) required — assessed during onboarding
• Medical-Surgical nursing 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 preferred given the acuity of the unit
• Required clinical skills: trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucommander, insulin drips, heparin drips, cardiac rate-titrating drips, IV insertion and care, central line management, wound care, and post-op monitoring
• Cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation required
• Epic EMR experience required
• 1 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

• Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, telemetry interpretation, care coordination with interdisciplinary teams, discharge planning, and patient/family education with a focus on renal and fluid management
• Unit support includes CNAs, a unit secretary (7a–11p), house-wide call secretary overnight, charge nurse, resource/discharge nurses, PICC 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
• Holiday coverage: travelers are expected to work 75% of major holidays, including Thanksgiving Day or day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1
• RTO requests require manager approval
• Required scrub color:
  Navy for RNs
• A manager interview is required as part of the hiring process
• Former permanent employees of the AHSE health system must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies, with the same rate offered to local travelers

American Traveler Job  #P-684332. 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

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.