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, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a float pool Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital in Macon, GA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Med/Tele experience.

• Float pool assignment covering all Med/Surg Tele units within the hospital
• Large academic teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma designation, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center (637 licensed beds)
• Med/Surg Tele patient population including acute/chronic illness, cardiac (post-cath, CHF, A-fib), post-surgical (general, ortho, trauma), and common co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and infections
• Patient ratios: RN 1:4–6, supported by LPN (1:4–6) and CNA (up to 1:14)
• Required tele skills include monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, post-cath care, TR band management, and post-cath groin site management (no sheath pulls)
• Required drip management includes insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, and nicardipine — titration for HR only, not BP
• Required clinical skills include trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, glucommander, patient education, and discharge planning
• EMR:
  Epic (experience required); IV pumps:
  Alaris; medication dispensing:
  Pyxis; monitors:
  Philips
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation: 5–6 shifts per 6-week scheduling cycle
• No on-call requirements

• Active RN license — GA or Compact license required
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

• Orientation consists of 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• EKG competency exam required during onboarding
• Certification in Med/Surg nursing is a plus
• Departmental support includes CNAs, a unit secretary (on unit 7a–11p, house-wide after), charge nurse, discharge nurses, a resource team, PICC team, central telemetry monitoring, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• RNs are responsible for drawing labs off CVLs; most units use lab-collect phlebotomy for other draws
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of major holidays:
  Thanksgiving Day or day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1
• All time-off requests must be submitted through the manager for approval
• RN scrub color:
  Navy
• No radius rule — local candidates in GA are accepted at the same rate
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-684321. 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.