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:
  
  08/17/2026
• 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:
  
  Aug 17, 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 at least 2 years of Med/Tele experience and Epic proficiency.

• Float pool position covering all Med/Surg Telemetry units within a large 637-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital
• Inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry units ranging from 20–36 beds per unit
• Patient population includes acute and chronic disease, common comorbidities (diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolyte imbalances), cardiac patients (post-cath, CHF, a-fib), and post-surgical patients (general, ortho, trauma)
• Patient ratios: RN 1:4–6, LPN 1:4–6, CNA up to 1:14
• Procedures include trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, IV maintenance, glucommander, telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation, post-cath care, TR band management, post-cath groin site management (no sheath pulls)
• Required drip management: insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, nicardipine (titration for HR only, not BP)
• EMR:
  Epic — 6 months of experience required
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Philips monitors, VS3 vital sign monitors, and Nova Glucose Stat Strips
• 12-hour night shifts, 7P–7A, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation: 5–6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Float pool assignment includes floating to all Med/Surg Tele units and to the ED for holds

• Active GA or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required
• 6 months of Epic EMR experience required
• Strong telemetry skills including cardiac rhythm monitoring and interpretation required
• Strong assessment, time management, care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education 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 facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• An EKG competency exam is required during onboarding; ACLS preferred but not required at time of hire
• Med/Surg certification is a plus
• Support staff includes CNAs, unit secretaries (on unit 7A–11P, house-wide after), charge nurses, discharge nurses, a resource float team, PICC team, Respiratory Therapy 24/7, Hospitalists 24/7, Intensivists 24/7, and a central telemetry monitoring unit
• Holiday coverage required — travelers are expected to work one shift for each major holiday grouping:
  Thanksgiving Day or the day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1
• Time-off requests must be submitted to and approved by the Manager
• RN scrub color:
  Navy
• Unit culture is described as busy and team-oriented
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies, and the same rate applies for local travelers at GA facilities

American Traveler Job  #P-695672. 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.