RN - MedSurg/Tele Macon GA

Job Summary: RN - MedSurg/Tele - Facility Information: - Location: 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201 - 637 licensed beds - Level 1 Trauma, Teaching Hospital, Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center - Unit Information: - Med Surg/Telemetry units, 20-36 beds per unit - Patient population: General med/surg and telemetry patients - Patient ratio: RN 1:4-6, LPN 1:4-6, CNA up to 1:14 - Experience and Traveler Policy: - Minimum 2 years Med/Tele RN experience required - First-time travelers accepted - Licensure/Certifications: - BLS required - ACLS preferred (required to pass EKG competency during onboarding) - Med Surg certification a plus - Required Clinical Skills: - Proficient in trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucometer use - Experience with common drips: insulin, heparin, and all cardiac drips (must be proficient) - Ability to titrate drips to heart rate (not BP) - Department Support: - CNA assistance for vitals, glucose checks, ADLs, patient safety, mobility - Unit secretary (7a-11p), house-wide call secretary (11p-7a) - Charge nurse and resource nurse available - 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist support - Central telemetry monitoring - Lab collect phlebotomy; RNs draw off CVLs; PICC team available - Technology/Equipment: - EMR: EPIC - IV Pump: Alaris - Medication dispensing: Pyxis - Monitors: Phillips - Other: VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips - Float Requirements: - Required to float to all Med/Tele units as part of float pool - Orientation: - 1 day general orientation with educational modules - 2 days departmental orientation - Other Information: - Scrub color: RN - Navy; LPN - Ceil Blue - Free parking available - Busy, team-oriented unit culture

Created: 2026-03-06