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:
  
  10/12/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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

• Float pool position within the Nursing department covering all inpatient Med Surg/Telemetry units
• Level 1 Trauma, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center teaching hospital with 637 licensed beds
• Individual Med Surg units range from 20-36 beds
• Patient population includes acute/chronic disease, common comorbidities (diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolyte imbalances), cardiac patients (post-cath, CHF, a-fib), and post-surgical patients (general, ortho, trauma)
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6
• 12-hour night shifts (7P-7A), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• No call requirements
• Required to float to all Med/Tele units in the facility as needed
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Unit-specific equipment includes VS3 vital sign monitors and Nova Glucose Stat Strips

• Active RN license (GA state or compact) required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg-Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Med Surg certification is a plus
• Required skills:
  
  trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, glucommander use, strong assessment and time management, interdisciplinary care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education
• Telemetry skills required: cardiac rhythm monitoring and interpretation, post-cath care, TR band and groin site management (no sheath pulls)
• Experience titrating drips required: insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, and nicardipine (HR titration only, not BP)
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

• Provide direct patient care in a busy, team-oriented Med Surg/Telemetry environment
• Supported by CNAs, unit secretaries, charge nurses, a PICC team, resource/discharge nurses, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Central telemetry monitoring team supports cardiac rhythm oversight
• Orientation includes 1 day of educational modules plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• RTO requests must be approved through the unit manager
• Navy scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking available on campus, with optional paid parking decks
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted with no radius rule and same pay rate as travelers
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position

American Traveler Job  #P-756102. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.