Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler, LLC.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital in Georgia. Requires 2+ years Med/Surg Tele RN experience and GA or Compact RN license. BLS is required; ACLS preferred. EPIC EMR experience is required, with comprehensive unit support including CNAs and hospitalists.

The role features a 12-hour night shift (7P–7A), 36 hours weekly, and no on-call requirements, with free parking on campus and a busy, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license GA or Compact is required.
• BLS is required; ACLS preferred.
• BCR competency exam required.
• Trauma Med/Surg RN experience is necessary.
• Minimum 2 years Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Care for 30-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit patients in a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital.
• Manage patients with heart failure, A-Fib, NSTEMI, sepsis, and post-op/CV procedures.
• Maintain 1:4–6 RN:patient ratio with 2–3 CNAs per shift.
• Operate 12-hour night shifts (7P–7A), 36 hours/week; weekend rotations.
• Float to other adult med-surg/telemetry units as needed.

Skills

BLS

Telemetry interpretation

EPIC EMR

Tracheostomy care

Chest tube management

Central line management

Wound care

Education

RN license GA/Compact

Tools

EPIC EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Pyxis

Phillips monitors

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of Med/Tele RN experience and a GA or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• BCR (Basic Cardiac Rhythm) competency exam required as part of compliance
• Medical-Surgical national certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Experience with trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, insulin and heparin drips, and cardiac drip titration for HR
• Central line management, IV insertion, and groin management skills required
• Wound care, post-op monitoring, and foley catheter care experience required
• Cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation skills required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Responsibilities

• 30-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• Patient population includes heart failure, A-Fib, AKI/CKD, respiratory failure, COPD, asthma, NSTEMI, sepsis, and diabetes along with post-op and post cardiac procedure patients
• RN staffing ratio of 1:4-6, LPN ratio of 1:4-6, with 2-3 CNAs per shift
• 12-hour night shift schedule (7P-7A), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts out of 12 on a 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to all adult med-surg/telemetry units in house
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Unit equipped with VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, Dynamapp portable vital sign monitors, bladder scanners, PCA pumps, and suction machines
• 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage available
• Unit supported by CNAs, resource/discharge nurses, and a PICC team
• Provide direct patient care including discharge planning and patient education focused on renal and fluid management
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams including hospitalists, intensivists, and respiratory therapists
• Unit culture described as busy but team-oriented
• 1 day of facility orientation plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scrub color requirement: Navy for RNs
• Required to work one shift for each major holiday, with travelers expected to work 75% of holidays
• RTO requests subject to manager approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position
• No radius rule applies for local candidates; same pay rate offered
• Free parking available on campus

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-761832

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