American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Macon, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/17/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring GA or compact RN licensure and two years of recent med/tele experience.
Responsibilities
- Work in a large teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma and Chest Pain Center designations
- Assigned to inpatient Med/Surg and Telemetry units, floating to all med/tele units as needed
- Care for a variety of med/surg and telemetry patients on units with 20–36 beds
- Patient ratios are typically RN 1:4-6
- 12-hour day shifts from 7A-7P, with a 36-hour shift option
- Required to work 3 weekends within a 6-week schedule
- Holiday coverage required for either 11/27 or 11/28, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1
- No call or call back responsibilities
- Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis for medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
- Primary responsibilities include providing comprehensive med/surg and telemetry nursing care to diverse adult patient populations
- Required to float between all Med/Surg and Telemetry units as needed
- Support is provided by CNAs, a charge nurse, unit secretary (7a-11p), discharge nurses, resource team, 24/7 RT, and hospitalists
- RNs are responsible for drawing from CVLs; most phlebotomy is lab collected
- Two days of departmental orientation plus one day for educational modules are provided
- Scrub color requirement is navy for RNs
- Free parking is available around campus, with optional paid parking decks
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Busy, team-oriented unit culture
Requirements
- Active GA or compact RN license
- Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Tele RN experience
- BLS certification required
- Must pass EKG competency exam during onboarding
- ACLS preferred
- Experience with trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, and glucometer use is required
- Competency with insulin and heparin drips, and ability to titrate drips to HR
- Experience using Epic EMR preferred
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-631653. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele
About American Traveler
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.
