Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $1,930 per week

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:
  
  09/14/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg-Tele position at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience and a GA or compact RN license.

• 30-bed Med/Surg-Tele unit within a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• Patient population includes heart failure, A-Fib, acute kidney injury, CKD, respiratory failure, COPD, asthma, NSTEMI, sepsis, and diabetes, along with post-op and post cardiac procedure patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6
• 12-hour night shifts (7P-7A), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts out of 12 on a 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to all adult med-surg/telemetry units in the facility
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Utilizes VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, cardiac telemetry monitoring, bladder scanners, and PCA pain management equipment
• Supported by 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage, along with a dedicated PICC team and resource/discharge nurses

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Medical-Surgical national certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Must pass a Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) EKG competency exam as part of compliance
• Skilled in trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucommander, insulin drips, and heparin drips
• Experience with IV insertion, central line management, wound care, and post-op monitoring required
• Experience with Foley insertion, care, and maintenance required
• Strong cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation skills required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

• Provide clinical care including cardiac monitoring, wound care, groin management, and discharge planning with an emphasis on renal and fluid management education
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams including RT, hospitalists, intensivists, and resource nurses
• CNA support available for vitals, glucose checks, bathing, feeding, ambulation, and patient transport
• Unit secretary support available 7A-11P with house-wide call secretary coverage overnight
• Charge nurse may carry a patient assignment
• Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scrub color requirement:
  Navy for RNs
• Free parking available on campus, with paid deck parking also available
• Unit culture described as busy but team-oriented
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of major holidays, including Thanksgiving or the day after, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve or New Year's Day
• RTO requests subject to manager approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No radius rule applies for local candidates in GA facilities, with the same rate offered to local travelers
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position

American Traveler Job  #P-744127. 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.