Description

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

Details

• Inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry units within a 637-licensed-bed, Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital that is also a designated Chest Pain and Stroke Center
• Each Med/Surg unit has 20–36 beds
• Patient population includes acute and chronic disease, common comorbidities (diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolyte imbalances), cardiac patients (post-cath, CHF, A-fib), and post-surgical patients (general, ortho, trauma)
• RN patient ratio is 1:4–6, supported by LPNs (1:4–6) and CNAs (up to 1:14)
• Telemetry skills required: monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, post-cath care, TR band management, and groin site management (no sheath pulls)
• Required drip management includes insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, and nicardipine; titration for HR but not BP
• Procedures include trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, IV maintenance, and Glucommander use
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Philips monitors, VS3 vital sign monitors, and Nova Glucose Stat Strips
• Central telemetry monitoring unit on site
• 12-hour shifts, 7A–7P or 7P–7A, on a 6-week scheduling cycle
• Weekend rotation: 5–6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Travelers will float to all Med/Surg and Telemetry units in the facility as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license — GA license or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience, with most recent experience within the past year
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred; EKG competency exam required during onboarding
• Med/Surg certification is a plus
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring and interpretation, post-cath care, and IV drip titration
• Strong assessment, time management, care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education skills
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide care to a diverse med/surg telemetry patient population, including cardiac monitoring, post-surgical care, and management of chronic/acute conditions
• CNA support includes vitals, blood glucose checks, ADL assistance, ambulation, turning, and patient safety monitoring
• Unit Secretary is on-unit from 7A–11P; house-wide call secretary available 11P–7A
• Charge nurse, discharge nurses, and a Resource float team are available; RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage is available 24/7
• PICC team available on site; RNs draw labs from CVLs; most units use lab collect phlebotomy
• Orientation consists of 1 day of general orientation with educational modules and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage: travelers are expected to work one shift of each major holiday period (Thanksgiving Day or the day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1)
• All time-off requests must be submitted through and approved by the manager
• Scrub color for RNs is navy blue
• Free parking is available around campus
• Unit culture is described as busy and team-oriented
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who previously worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies, and the same rate applies for local travelers in GA