Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,460 per week
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical with Telemetry in Macon, Georgia. This position involves providing specialized nursing care within a busy hospital setting, managing patients with renal, cardiovascular, and post-operative needs. The role requires clinical expertise in telemetry, dialysis management, and patient education, supporting a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Schedule
Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week. Start date: 08/03/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Float rotation may be required across all adult medical-surgical and telemetry units within the hospital. Rotation includes 5-6 weekend shifts out of 12 within a 6-week schedule. No on-call requirement; works major holidays on a rotational basis.
Required Qualifications
- Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- BLS certification
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical-surgical or telemetry nursing
- Proficiency in IV insertion, cardiac monitoring, and dialysis management
Preferred Qualifications
- ACLS certification
- National Med-Surg or Nephrology Nursing certification
Responsibilities
- Provide care for patients with acute or chronic kidney disease, including end-stage renal disease (ESRD), dialysis patients, and post-operative urology or renal-related surgeries
- Manage common co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, infections, heart failure, and electrolyte imbalances
- Perform trach care, chest tube management, infusion therapy (insulin, heparin drips), wound care, telemetry interpretation, and discharge planning
- Utilize equipment such as vital sign monitors (Phillips), Nova Glucose Strips, glucometer, IV Pumps (Alaris), and portable monitoring devices
- Support within the department includes patient assistance, blood collection, and unit coordination
Additional Information
- Orientation consists of one day with educational modules and two days of departmental training
- Scrub color: Navy for RN, Ciel Blue for LPN
- Parking is free on-site
- The culture is fast-paced yet team-oriented
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits