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 Telemetry position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele experience and cardiac monitoring skills.

• Works on a 30-bed cardiac step-down unit (5 Heart) in a 637-licensed-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital
• 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 available per shift
• Performs tracheostomy care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucommander, insulin drips, heparin drips, and titrating cardiac drips (BP titration not required)
• Skills required include IV insertion and management, central line care, wound care, post-op monitoring, telemetry interpretation, and discharge planning
• EMR:
  Epic (experience noted); IV pumps:
  Alaris; medication dispensing:
  Pyxis; monitors:
  Philips
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation: 6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to all in-house Med/Surg Telemetry units
• Central Telemetry Unit provides telemetry monitoring support

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR/EKG rhythm interpretation) required
• ACLS preferred but not required
• 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 and/or academic teaching hospital experience required
• Strong cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation skills required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

• Orientation consists of 1 day of general facility orientation plus educational modules, followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• CNAs assist with vital signs, glucose checks, baths, feeding, ambulation, turning, hourly rounding, and patient transport; a dedicated hospital transport team is also available
• Unit secretary on unit 7a–11p; house-wide call secretary available 11p–7a
• Charge nurse, resource team, discharge nurses, respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist all available 24/7
• PICC team available; nurses draw from central venous lines; most units use lab-collect phlebotomy
• Holiday coverage: travelers are expected to work 75% of major holidays (Thanksgiving or day after, 12/24 or 12/25, 12/31 or 1/1)
• RTO requests require manager approval
• Scrub color for RNs is navy
• A clinical interview with the unit manager is required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies; the same rate applies to local travelers

American Traveler Job  #P-684330. 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.