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TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company lists this Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,002 per week opportunity in macon, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description & Requirements
TalentBurst Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing position in Macon, Georgia.
Job Details
Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 04/06/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36
Shift: 12 hours – days, nights, flexible
Employment Type: Travel
Facility Information
Address: 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201
Licensed Beds: 637
Level 1 Trauma Designation
Teaching Hospital
Chest Pain Center
Stroke Center
Unit Information
Units: Med Surg units have 20-36 beds
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years Med/Telemetry RN
First‑time traveler accepted: Yes
Patient Types / Common Diagnoses
Inpatient Med Surg and Telemetry units
Acute or chronic disease
Common comorbidities: diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolyte imbalances, etc.
Cardiac: post‑catheter, CHF, a‑fib
Post‑surgical: general, orthopaedic, trauma
Patient Ratios
RN: 1:4-6
LPN: 1:4-6
CNA: up to 1:14
Required Licenses & Certifications
BLS required
ACLS preferred – must pass and EKG competency exam during onboarding
Certification in Med Surg a plus
Key Skills & Competencies
Trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, glucometer, strong assessment & time‑management, care coordination, discharge planning, patient education
Telemetry: monitoring & interpreting cardiac rhythms, post‑catheter, TR band, post‑catheter groin site management (no sheath pulls)
Drip management: insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, nicardipine – titrate for HR not BP
Support Staff & Departments
CNA assists with vitals, glucose checks, baths, bed changes, feeding as needed, patient safety attendant, walking/turning patients
Unit Secretary: 7 a‑m to 11 p‑m; house‑wide call secretary 11 p‑m to 7 a‑m
Charge nurse responsibilities variable
Phlebotomy: most units handle; RNs draw off CVLs
IV/VAT team: PICC team available
Resource nurse: discharge nurses float to all units
RT, Hospitalist, Intensivist – 24/7
Telemetry tech: central telemetry unit
Technology & Equipment
EMR: Epic
IV Pump: Alaris
Med dispensing: Pyxis
Monitors: Phillips
Unit specific: VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat strips
Floating & Orientation
Travelers utilized in float pool – required to float to all Med/Telemetry units as needed
Orientation: 1 day education modules; 2 days departmental
Scheduling
Weekend rotation: 5‑6 weekend shifts every 12 (on a 6‑week schedule)
Shift times: 12‑hour shifts – 7 a‑m – 7 p‑m or 7 p‑m – 7 a‑m
Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
No calls, holidays: 1 shift each major holiday (Thanksgiving, Dec 24/25/31, Jan 1)
RTO requests: must go through manager for approval
Other Notes
Scrub color: RN – navy; LPN – sky blue
Parking: free campus parking or paid parking decks available
Unit culture: busy, team‑oriented
About TalentBurst, Inc
TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top‑notch professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
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Worksite address
macon, GA, 31297, US
Who can apply
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