Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,002 per week

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Free campus parking

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel nurse for a position in Macon, Georgia. The role requires experience in Med Surg/Telemetry with a focus on patient care and teamwork. Candidates should hold a current RN license, with BLS certification mandatory and ACLS preferred. This position offers a dynamic environment with 12-hour shifts and opportunities for first-time travelers. Competitive compensation and flexibility in scheduling are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Med/Telemetry nursing required.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in Med Surg/Telemetry units.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Coordinate patient discharge planning.

Skills

Trach care

Telemetry monitoring

Time management

Patient care coordination

EKG competency

Education

RN license

Certification in Med Surg

Tools

Epic EMR

Alaris IV Pump

Pyxis Med dispensing

Phillips Monitors

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TalentBurst Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing position in Macon, Georgia.

Job Details

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Shift: 12 hours – days, nights, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Facility Information

• Address: 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201
• Licensed Beds: 637
• Level 1 Trauma Designation
• Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center

Unit Information

• Units: Med Surg units have 20-36 beds
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years Med/Telemetry RN
• First‑time traveler accepted: Yes

Patient Types / Common Diagnoses

• Inpatient Med Surg and Telemetry units
• Acute or chronic disease
• Common comorbidities: diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolyte imbalances, etc.
• Cardiac: post‑catheter, CHF, a‑fib
• Post‑surgical: general, orthopaedic, trauma

Patient Ratios

• RN: 1:4-6
• LPN: 1:4-6
• CNA: up to 1:14

Required Licenses & Certifications

• BLS required
• ACLS preferred – must pass and EKG competency exam during onboarding
• Certification in Med Surg a plus

Key Skills & Competencies

• Trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, glucometer, strong assessment & time‑management, care coordination, discharge planning, patient education
• Telemetry: monitoring & interpreting cardiac rhythms, post‑catheter, TR band, post‑catheter groin site management (no sheath pulls)
• Drip management: insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, nicardipine – titrate for HR not BP

Support Staff & Departments

• CNA assists with vitals, glucose checks, baths, bed changes, feeding as needed, patient safety attendant, walking/turning patients
• Unit Secretary: 7 a‑m to 11 p‑m; house‑wide call secretary 11 p‑m to 7 a‑m
• Charge nurse responsibilities variable
• Phlebotomy: most units handle; RNs draw off CVLs
• IV/VAT team: PICC team available
• Resource nurse: discharge nurses float to all units
• RT, Hospitalist, Intensivist – 24/7
• Telemetry tech: central telemetry unit

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Pyxis
• Monitors: Phillips
• Unit specific: VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat strips

Floating & Orientation

• Travelers utilized in float pool – required to float to all Med/Telemetry units as needed
• Orientation: 1 day education modules; 2 days departmental

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation: 5‑6 weekend shifts every 12 (on a 6‑week schedule)
• Shift times: 12‑hour shifts – 7 a‑m – 7 p‑m or 7 p‑m – 7 a‑m
• Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
• No calls, holidays: 1 shift each major holiday (Thanksgiving, Dec 24/25/31, Jan 1)
• RTO requests: must go through manager for approval

Other Notes

• Scrub color: RN – navy; LPN – sky blue
• Parking: free campus parking or paid parking decks available
• Unit culture: busy, team‑oriented

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top‑notch professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.