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 Med/Surg Tele Float Pool position at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital in Macon, GA, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele experience and a GA or compact RN license.

• Float pool position covering all Med/Surg Telemetry units within a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, also designated as a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Patient population includes acute and chronic disease, common med/surg comorbidities (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 night shifts, 7p–7a
• Weekend rotation of 5–6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• EMR:
  Epic (experience required)
• IV pumps:
  Alaris; medication dispensing:
  Pyxis; monitors:
  Philips; vital signs: VS3 monitors

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred (EKG competency exam required during onboarding)
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required
• Telemetry skills required: cardiac rhythm monitoring and interpretation, post-cath care, TR band management, and groin site management (no sheath pulls)
• Required drip management: insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, nicardipine (titration for HR only, not BP)
• Required clinical skills: trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, IV maintenance, Glucommander, patient assessment, time management, care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education
• Med/Surg certification is a plus
• 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

• Travelers float to all Med/Surg Telemetry units within the facility as needed
• Support staff includes CNAs, unit secretaries (on-unit 7a–11p, house-wide after), charge nurses, a PICC team, discharge nurses, a floating resource team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalists (24/7), and intensivists (24/7)
• Central telemetry monitoring unit available
• Orientation consists of 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage expected for major holidays:
  Thanksgiving Day or the day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1
• All time-off requests must be submitted to and approved by the manager
• RN scrub color:
  Navy
• Free parking is available around campus
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies, and the same rate is offered to local travelers in GA

American Traveler Job  #P-684319. 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.