Medical-Surgical RN in Macon, GA

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Job Description

Provide skilled nursing care in a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital that serves a diverse inpatient medical-surgical and telemetry population. This contract role based in Macon, GA offers an opportunity to apply your Med-Surg/Tele nursing expertise in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment supporting patients with acute and chronic conditions.

Location Overview: Macon is a vibrant city known for its rich history, cultural attractions, and southern hospitality. Enjoy a community that offers a range of dining, parks, and music venues with convenient access to larger metropolitan areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions on med-surg and telemetry units with 20-36 beds each
• Manage cardiac telemetry rhythms, post-catheterization care, TR band and groin site management
• Administer and titrate drips including insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, and nicardipine (HR titration only)
• Provide care for patients with common diagnoses such as diabetes, hypertension, infections, CHF, a-fib, and post-surgical care including orthopedic and trauma cases
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning and patient education
• Perform tracheostomy care, chest tube management, PIV starts, IV maintenance, and glucommander device monitoring

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of med-surg/telemetry RN experience
• Current RN licensure with BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Certification in Med-Surg nursing is a plus
• Proficient in EPIC EMR and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Strong assessment, time management, and care coordination skills

Schedule & Work Environment:

• 12-hour shifts (7A-7P or 7P-7A) on a 6-week rotation cycle
• Weekend rotation: 5-6 shifts per 12 days
• Work one major holiday shift per set rotation
• No call required
• Float pool assignment covering all Med/Tele units

Additional Details:

• Free parking available on campus
• Scrubs: Navy for RNs
• Support: CNA, unit secretaries, charge nurses, telemetry techs, and specialized teams on site
• Orientation includes 1 day on unit plus educational modules and 2 days departmental training

Take the next step in your nursing career by applying to work at this well-equipped teaching hospital with a team-driven culture, excellent patient acuity exposure, and opportunities to refine your med-surg and telemetry nursing skills in a supportive environment. Apply now to begin this contract assignment.