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 seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Float Pool position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital in Macon, GA, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele experience.

• Float pool position covering all Med/Surg Telemetry units in a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma academic teaching hospital that is also a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Each Med/Surg unit has 20–36 beds
• Patient population includes acute and chronic disease, common 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, supported by LPNs and CNAs
• 12-hour day shifts (7a–7p) or night shifts (7p–7a) on a 6-week schedule
• Weekend rotation of approximately 5–6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage required — travelers are expected to work one shift of each major holiday pairing (Thanksgiving Day or day after, 12/24 or 12/25, 12/31 or 1/1)
• Required to float to all Med/Surg Telemetry units within the hospital
• EMR:
  Epic (experience noted); IV pump:
  Alaris; medication dispensing:
  Pyxis; monitors:
  Philips

• Active GA or Compact RN license currently in hand
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience
• Telemetry skills required: monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, post-cath care, TR band management, and post-cath groin site management (no sheath pulls)
• Required drip experience: insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, and nicardipine (titration for HR, not BP)
• Required clinical skills: trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, Glucommander, strong assessment and time management, interdisciplinary care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration
• Must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being considered

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travelers will be required to pass an EKG competency exam during onboarding
• Orientation consists of 1 day of general facility orientation with educational modules, followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Department support includes CNAs, unit secretaries (on-unit 7a–11p, house-wide after), charge nurses, a PICC team, discharge nurses, a floating resource team, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Central telemetry monitoring unit is available for rhythm oversight
• RTO requests must be approved by the manager
• Navy scrubs required for RNs
• Med/Surg certification is a plus
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies for this GA facility

American Traveler Job  #P-684324. 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.