Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN - Admission Discharge Transition Unit - $1,930 per week

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
• StartDate: 08/17/2026
• 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: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry - Admission Discharge Transition Unit position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital in Macon, GA, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele experience and proficiency with Epic EMR.

Details

• Work in the Admission Discharge Transition Unit (ADTU), a 16-bed unit that serves as a bridge for ER patients awaiting inpatient admission
• Patient population includes chest pain, syncope, abdominal pain, cellulitis, COPD exacerbation, heart failure observation, dehydration, hypertension, diabetes, post-op day 1, simple trauma, MVC, and fall cases
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4–6; supported by LPN (1:4–6) and 1–2 CNAs per shift
• 12-hour night shifts, 7PM–7AM, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of 6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating required to all adult med/surg and telemetry units within the facility
• No on-call requirements
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; cardiac monitors: Philips; unit also uses Glucommander, PCA pain management, VS3 vital sign monitors, bladder scanners, and portable oxygen systems
• Central Telemetry Unit provides cardiac monitoring support

Requirements

• Active RN license — GA or Compact license required
• Associate's degree in nursing minimum
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Proficiency with trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, insulin drips (Glucommander), heparin drips, and drips titrated to heart rate
• Strong cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation skills
• IV insertion and maintenance skills required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must provide at least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• This unit functions to decompress the ER by admitting and transitioning patients to inpatient beds, resulting in high patient turnover
• Unit support includes CNAs, a unit secretary (on-unit 7AM–11PM, house-wide coverage overnight), charge nurse, PICC team, discharge nurses, resource team, central telemetry tech, phlebotomy, and 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage
• Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) test is completed during onboarding
• Orientation consists of 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• RN scrub color is navy blue
• Free parking is available on campus
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies, and the same rate applies for local travelers at this GA facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-710444. 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

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.