Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN

Cross Country Nurses 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:
  
  08/03/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical with Telemetry in Macon, Georgia. This position involves providing specialized nursing care within a busy hospital setting, managing patients with renal, cardiovascular, and post‑operative needs. The role requires clinical expertise in telemetry, dialysis management, and patient education, supporting a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Schedule:
  
  Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN), BLS certification, minimum of 2 years of experience in medical‑surgical or telemetry nursing, and proficiency in IV insertion, cardiac monitoring, and dialysis management.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  ACLS certification, national Med‑Surg or Nephrology Nursing certification.
• Float:
  Float rotation may be required across all adult medical‑surgical and telemetry units within the hospital.

• Provides care for patients with acute or chronic kidney disease, including end‑stage renal disease (ESRD), dialysis patients, and post‑operative urology or renal‑related surgeries.
• Manages common co‑morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, infections, heart failure, and electrolyte imbalances.
• Responsibilities include trach care, chest tube management, infusion therapy (insulin, heparin drips), wound care, telemetry interpretation, and discharge planning.
• Supports within the department include patient assistance, blood collection, and unit coordination.
• Utilizes equipment such as vital sign monitors (Phillips), Nova glucose strips, glucometer, IV pumps (Alaris), and portable monitoring devices.
• Orientation consists of one day with educational modules and two days of departmental training.
• The rotation includes 5-6 weekend shifts out of 12 within a 6‑week schedule.
• No on‑call requirement; works major holidays on a rotational basis.
• Scrub color:
  Navy for RN, Ciel Blue for LPN.
• Parking is free on‑site.
• The culture is fast‑paced yet team‑oriented.

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry.