Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,858 to $1,876 per week in Macon, GA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Macon
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry Location: Macon, GA Agency: TalentBurst, Inc. Pay: $1,858 to $1,876 per week Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: 4/6/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Macon, Georgia, 31201! Job Title: Registered Nurse Job Description Primary Purpose The Registered Nurse – Resource Team provides comprehensive nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies, procedures, and/or protocols under the supervision of the nursing leader. The RN Clinical Nurse/RT assists in maintaining a safe work environment and performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner. The Registered Nurse – Resource Team maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served. Must be available to provide nursing services in all patient care areas of expertise and knowledge, at all elected facilities. A registered nurse's practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. Major Responsibilities • Collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation. • Analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual or potential diagnoses, problem, and issues. • Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. • Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes. • Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. • Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers in accordance with any applicable legal or policy parameters or principles. • Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. • Practices ethically. • Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. • Communicates effectively in all areas of practice. • Collaborates with healthcare consumers and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. • Leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. • Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. • Integrates evidence and research findings into practice. • Contributes to quality nursing practice. • Evaluates one's own and others' nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations. • Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible. • Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. • Participate in committees, shared governance, or facility decision making activities, developing and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion. • Models the Atrium Health mission, vision, and value. • Supports and contributes to the Patient Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every teammate is a Caregiver whose role is to meet the needs of the patient. Minimum Job Requirements Education Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing. Certification / License Valid, active unencumbered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board for GA locations and Alabama Licensing Board for AL locations. BLS required. ACLS required. Work Experience 2 years of nursing experience in specialty area required. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Patient Population Served Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served. Protected Health Information • Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job. • Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes. • Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password. Machines, Tools, and Equipment All related medical equipment and supplies. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Physical Abilities Testing required. Preferred Job Requirements Education BSN preferred Certification / License Experience Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse leader. DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders. SimpliFi Job Status Notes Shift 12hr Night Shift - 36 Shift Information 7P-7A SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No Yes, then to manager for final interview/approval On Call, Call Back Requirements None Weekend Rotation 6 shifts on a 6 week schedule (6 out of 12 shifts) Holiday Requirements Travelers will work 75% of holidays Floating Requirements all med surg / telemetry units JOB DESCRIPTION RN - MedSurg/Tele ? About Facility: o 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201 o 637 Licensed Beds o Level 1 Trauma Designation o Teaching Hospital o Chest Pain Center o Stroke Center ? Unit Information: o Beds: Each Med Surg unit has 20-36 beds o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years Med/Tele RN exp o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes ? Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: o Med surg / Telemetry – all inpatient med surg units o Common diagnoses include but are not limited to: ? Patients with acute or chronic disease ? Co-morbidities common to med-surg population: diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolytes imbalances, etc. ? Cardiac patients: post-cath, CHF, a-fib ? Post surgical: General, Ortho, Trauma ? Patient Ratios: o RN: 1:4-6 o LPN: 1:4-6 o CNA: up to 1:14 ? Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance: o BLS required o ACLS preferred – traveler will be required to pass and EKG competency exam during onboarding o Certification in med surg is a plus ? Skills required: o Trach chare, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, glucommander, strong assessment and time management skills, care coordination with interdisciplinary team, discharge planning knowledge, patient education o Tele skills (required): monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, post-cath, TR bands, post-cath groin site management (no sheath pulls) o Drips (required): insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, nicardipine. Could titrate drips for HR but not for BP ? Support within the Department: o CNA – will assist with Vitals, blood glucose checks, baths, bed changes, feeding if need, patient safety attendant; walk pts, turn pts o Unit Secretary: on unit 7a-11p; then house wide call secretary 11p-7a o Charge nurse: may or may not have patients o Phlebotomy? Most units are lab collect phlebotomy; RNs draw off of CVLs o IV/VAT Team? Not an IV team - do have a PICC team o Resource Nurse? Yes, we have discharge nurses, and the Resource team floats to all units o RT 24/7 o Hospitalist 24/7 o Intensivist 24/7 o Telemetry monitoring/tech? Central telemetry unit ? Technology/Equipment: o EMR: EPIC o IV Pump: Alaris o Med dispensing: Pyxis o Monitors: Phillips o Unit specific equipment: VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, ? Floating: If yes, where? o Travelers are utilized in a float pool capacity – will be required to float to all Med/Tele units in house, as needed ? Orientation (facility and unit) : o 1 day orientation with work on educational modules o 2 days departmental ? Scheduling: o Weekend rotation: 5-6 weekend shifts out of 12 (on a 6-week schedule) o No call o Holiday Expectations: work one shift of each major holiday (Thanksgiving Day or day after 12/24 or 12/25 12/31 or 1/1) o RTO Requests: MUST go through Manager for approval o Shift times: 12-hour shifts ? 7A-7P or 7P-7A o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks ? Other notes: o Scrub Color: RN- Navy; LPN- Ceil Blue o Parking: Free? Have free parking around campus or can pay to park in parking decks o Unit Culture: Busy; Team Oriented TB_RN ZRHC 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. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. 29480169EXPTEMP

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