Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital in Macon, GA, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele experience and ACLS certification.

Details

• 12-hour night shifts, 7PM–7AM
• 16-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit with an average census of 16 patients
• Patient population includes chest pain, syncope, abdominal pain, COPD exacerbation, heart failure observation, hypertension, diabetes, simple trauma, and MVC patients; unit also receives ER patients awaiting inpatient admission beds
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4–6
• High patient turnover with rapid admission/discharge protocols in place
• Floating required to all adult Med/Surg Telemetry units within the facility
• Every-other-weekend rotation (approximately 5–6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage expected for one shift each of Thanksgiving Day or day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1
• EMR: Epic (experience required)

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Level 1 Trauma designated, academic teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations
• Unit supports ER decompression by admitting patients waiting for inpatient beds
• Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) test is completed during onboarding
• Support staff includes CNAs, a unit secretary (on-unit 7AM–11PM), charge nurse, PICC team, discharge nurses, resource team, central telemetry monitoring technicians, phlebotomy, RT, hospitalist, and intensivist — all available 24/7
• Equipment used includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Glucommander, PCA pain management systems, bladder scanners, and portable vital signs monitors
• Orientation consists of 1 day of general facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• RN scrub color is navy blue
• Free parking is available around campus
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies for this GA facility
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered