Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,750 per week in Macon, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Macon, GA
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,750 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Title= Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg/Telemetry (Travel)
Shift: 12-Hour Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Schedule: 36 hours/week | Every Other Weekend | No Call

Facility Overview

• 637-bed Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital with advanced specialty services
• Certified Chest Pain Center & Stroke Center
• Large, high-acuity healthcare system

Unit Details

• MedSurg/Telemetry units ranging 20–36 beds
• Float pool model – travelers support multiple Med/Tele units
• 2+ years MedSurg/Telemetry RN experience required
• First-time travelers accepted

‍⚕️ Patient Population

• General Medical-Surgical patients
• Telemetry/cardiac monitoring patients
• Wide variety of acute and chronic conditions

Patient Ratios

• RN: 1:4–6
• LPN: 1:4–6
• CNA: Up to 1:14

Requirements

• Active RN License
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred (EKG competency exam required during onboarding)
• MedSurg certification (preferred, not required)

Required Skills

• Trach care
• Chest tube management
• Peripheral IV (PIV) insertion
• Blood glucose monitoring (glucometer use)
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Drip management:
  • Insulin drips
  • Heparin drips
  • Cardiac drips (titrated to heart rate)

Support Staff

• CNA: Vitals, glucose checks, ADLs, ambulation, patient safety
• Unit Secretary: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM (overnight centralized support)
• Charge Nurse: Yes
• Phlebotomy: Lab-drawn; RNs draw from central lines
• PICC Team: Available
• Resource/Discharge Nurses: Yes
• 24/7 Coverage: Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalists, Intensivists
• Telemetry Monitoring: Central monitoring unit

Technology

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Monitoring: Phillips
• Additional Equipment: VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova glucose systems

Floating Requirements

• Required to float to all MedSurg/Telemetry units within the facility
• Float pool model based on census and staffing needs

Orientation

• 1 day facility orientation + education modules
• 2 days unit/department orientation

Additional Details

• Scrub Colors: RN – Navy | LPN – Ceil Blue
• Parking: Free campus parking available (optional paid deck parking)

Unit Culture

• Fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
• Supportive leadership with resource staff available

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.