Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 16, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position on a 32-bed Surgical ACE unit at a high-acuity, inner-city Level 1 trauma center, requiring documented med/tele experience and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, high-pressure environment.

Details

• 32-bed Surgical ACE unit (5A) in an adult and older adult inpatient setting
• High-acuity, inner-city Level 1 trauma center handling complex, high-volume, and diverse cases
• Patient population includes trauma patients, older adults, and patients requiring acute medication management including Heparin drips
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Specialty equipment includes gait belts, geriatric chairs, and PT equipment
• Epic EMR is used
• Night shift, 12 hours per shift, 4 shifts per week
• No on-call requirements
• Travelers are expected to work 4 weekend shifts per month
• Block scheduling is generally not approved

Requirements

• Active RN license — Georgia (GA) or Compact license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Documented Med/Surg Telemetry experience required, supported by a matching skills checklist
• Experience in high-acuity, high-volume, large-scale trauma environments required — candidates with experience limited to small or low-volume hospitals will not be considered
• Experience managing critical, fast-paced clinical situations required
• GA or Compact RN license must be currently in hand
• Active certifications must be included for consideration

Additional Information

• Administer and monitor acute medications including Heparin drips as ordered
• Prior NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) training is a plus
• Skilled nursing, rehab, or geriatric care background is a plus
• Epic EMR experience is expected given its use on the unit
• No RTO (time off requests) will be approved for this contract
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• A badge-appropriate photo is required for consideration