RN - MedSurg/Tele | Macon, GA | Contract

Quick Look

  • Weekly Gross Pay: $1,868 - $1,967
  • Shift: 7P-7A
  • Start Date: 10/26/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Number of Openings: Not specified

Join a leading acute-care hospital as an RN in the MedSurg/Telemetry unit. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma Center that is also a teaching hospital, providing care for a diverse patient population with various acute and chronic conditions.

Unit Information:

  • 30 beds with a patient census of 30
  • Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
  • First-time travelers are welcome

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

  • Heart Failure, A-Fib, Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Respiratory Failure, COPD, Asthma, NSTEMI, Sepsis, Diabetes
  • Post-op surgeries and post-cardiac procedures
  • Co-morbidities common to med-surg population: diabetes, hypertension, infections, CHF, electrolyte imbalances

Patient Ratios:

  • RN: 1:4-6
  • LPN: 1:4-6
  • CNA: 2-3 per shift

Required Licenses and Certifications:

  • BLS required
  • BCR (Basic Cardiac Rhythm) certification required
  • ACLS preferred
  • National certification in Medical-Surgical nursing preferred but not required

Skills Required:

  • Trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucommander, insulin drips, heparin drips
  • Strong clinical assessment and med-surg nursing skills for a Level 1 Trauma Hospital
  • IV insertion and care, central line management
  • Wound care and post-op monitoring
  • Groin management, Foley insertion, care and maintenance
  • Cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation
  • Care coordination with interdisciplinary teams
  • Discharge planning and patient education, particularly on renal and fluid management

Support within the Department:

  • CNA duties include assisting with vital signs, glucose checks, bathing, feeding, ambulating patients, and hourly rounding
  • Unit secretary available from 7A-11P; house-wide call secretary from 11P-7A
  • Charge nurse may have patients
  • Resource nurses available for discharge and support
  • RT and Hospitalist available 24/7

Technology/Equipment:

  • EMR: EPIC
  • IV Pump: Alaris
  • Med dispensing: Pyxis
  • Monitors: Phillips
  • Unit specific equipment includes VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, and portable vital signs monitors

Orientation:

  • 1 day orientation with educational modules
  • 2 days departmental orientation

Scheduling:

  • Weekend rotation: 5-6 weekend shifts out of 12 on a 6-week schedule
  • No call required
  • Holiday expectations: work one shift of each major holiday
  • Shift times: 12-hour shifts from 7A-7P or 7P-7A

Other Notes:

  • Scrub color: RN - Navy
  • Free parking available around campus
  • Unit culture is busy but team-oriented

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a dedicated RN looking for a rewarding opportunity in MedSurg/Telemetry, apply now to join our team!