Registered Nurse Med Surg​/Tele

RN-Registered Nurse // Med Surg / Telemetry Onsite Contract Starts 6/01/2026 13 weeks

12 hours/day 3 days/week

Duration: 13 weeks
Location: 777 Hemlock Street, Macon, GA 31201
Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 hours/week

• 637 licensed beds
• Teaching hospital
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Designated Stroke Center

• Med‑Surg units range from 20–36 beds
• Minimum experience:
  
  2 years Med‑Surg/Telemetry RN experience required
• First‑time travelers accepted
• General Med‑Surg and Telemetry patients
• Acute and chronic conditions
• Common comorbidities: diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolyte imbalances
• Cardiac patients: post‑cardiac catheterization, CHF, atrial fibrillation
• Post‑surgical patients: general, orthopedic, trauma
• RN: 1:4–6
• LPN: 1:4–6
• CNA: up to 1:14

• Active RN license
• BLS (required)
• ACLS (preferred; required to pass EKG competency exam during onboarding)
• Med‑Surg certification (preferred)

• Tracheostomy care
• Chest tube management
• Peripheral IV insertion and maintenance
• Strong assessment, time management, and care coordination
• Discharge planning and patient education

Telemetry

Skills:

• Cardiac rhythm monitoring and interpretation
• Post‑cath care, including TR bands and groin site management (no sheath pulls)

Drips:

• May titrate for heart rate (not blood pressure)

• CNAs assist with vitals, glucose checks, hygiene, mobility, feeding, and patient safety
• Unit Secretary available 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM; house‑wide coverage overnight
• Lab/Phlebotomy: primarily lab‑drawn; RNs draw from central lines
• Resource and discharge nurses available
• Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalists, and Intensivists available 24/7
• Central telemetry monitoring
• EMR:
  Epic
• IV Pumps:
  Alaris
• Medication Dispensing:
  Pyxis
• Monitors:
  Philips
• Additional equipment: VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova glucose meters

• Required to float to all Med‑Surg/Telemetry units (including Baldwin) as needed

• 1 day general orientation (includes educational modules)
• 2 days unit‑specific orientation
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 12‑hour shifts
• No on‑call requirements

• Must work approximately 75% of holidays
• Includes one shift for each major holiday group:
  • Thanksgiving (or following day)
  • Christmas Eve/Day
  • New Year’s Eve/Day

• Scrub Color: RN – Navy | LPN – Ceil Blue
• Parking:
  Free parking available; paid parking decks optional
• Unit Culture:
  Fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

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