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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler seeks an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a GA or compact license and strong med/tele skills.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma designation
• Work on busy Med/Surg and Telemetry units with 20-36 beds per unit
• Patient ratios are typically 1 RN to 4-6 patients
• Covers a diverse med/surg and telemetry inpatient population
• Travelers will float to all Med/Surg and Telemetry units as needed
• Day shifts from 7AM to 7PM, 36 hours per week
• Required to work 3 weekends within a 6-week period
• Must work on selected holidays (specific dates required)
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis, Phillips monitors, and other standard equipment
• RNs are responsible for managing drips, trach care, chest tubes, and providing comprehensive med/surg and telemetry care
• Support staff includes CNAs, a unit secretary, charge nurses, PICC team, discharge nurses, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7
• RNs draw from central venous lines when needed; lab typically handles phlebotomy
• Team-oriented unit culture with a busy patient flow
• Orientation includes one day of educational modules and two days departmental training
• Navy scrubs are required for RNs
• Free parking is available on campus

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• At least 2 years of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification is preferred; must pass EKG competency exam during onboarding
• Experience with trach care, chest tube management, peripheral IVs, glucometer, and titratable drips (insulin, heparin, HR-directed drips)
• Med/Surg certification is a plus
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• First-time travelers will be considered

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-631652. 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

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