Travel Nurse RN - Med​/Surg​/Telemetry - in Macon, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry

Location: Macon, GA

Agency: Talent Burst, Inc.

Pay: $1,456 to $1,512 per week

Shift Information: Nights - 3 days

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Talent Burst, Inc. to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Macon, Georgia, 31201!

Title= Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg/Telemetry (Travel)

Shift: 12-Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Schedule: 36 hours/week | Every Other Weekend | No Call

• 637-bed Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital with advanced specialty services
• Certified Chest Pain Center & Stroke Center
• Large, high-acuity healthcare system

• Med Surg/Telemetry units ranging 20–36 beds
• Float pool model – travelers support multiple Med/Tele units
• 2+ years Med Surg/Telemetry RN experience required
• First-time travelers accepted

• General Medical-Surgical patients
• Telemetry/cardiac monitoring patients
• Wide variety of acute and chronic conditions

• RN: 1:4–6
• LPN: 1:4–6
• CNA:
  Up to 1:14

• Active RN License
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred (EKG competency exam required during onboarding)
• Med Surg certification (preferred, not required)

• Trach care
• Chest tube management
• Peripheral IV (PIV) insertion
• Blood glucose monitoring (glucometer use)
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Drip management
  • Insulin drips
  • Heparin drips
  • Cardiac drips (titrated to heart rate)

• CNA:
  Vitals, glucose checks, ADLs, ambulation, patient safety
• Unit Secretary: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM (overnight centralized support)
• Charge Nurse:
  Yes
• Phlebotomy:
  Lab-drawn; RNs draw from central lines
• PICC Team:
  Available
• Resource/Discharge Nurses:
  Yes
• 24/7 Coverage:
  Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalists, Intensivists
• Telemetry Monitoring:
  Central monitoring unit

• EMR:
  Epic
• IV Pumps:
  Alaris
• Medication Dispensing:
  Pyxis
• Monitoring:
  Phillips
• Additional Equipment: VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova glucose systems

• Required to float to all Med Surg/Telemetry units within the facility
• Float pool model based on census and staffing needs

• 1 day facility orientation + education modules
• 2 days unit/department orientation

• Scrub Colors: RN – Navy | LPN – Ceil Blue
• Parking:
  Free campus parking available (optional paid deck parking)

• Fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
• Supportive leadership with resource staff available

Talent Burst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.