Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Chesapeake, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Ortho/Bariatric/Colorectal Post-Op)

Location

Chesapeake, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12 or 4x12 Hours (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative care for orthopedic, spinal, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients on a 28-bed elective surgery and Level III trauma unit
• Monitor and manage telemetry patients, with unit capacity for up to 8 telemetry patients
• Care for Level III trauma patients and Medical-Surgical overflow as census permits
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic electronic health records system
• Work every other weekend, float as needed, and fulfill holiday requirements within the contract period

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of recent, relevant Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required — no exceptions
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in post-operative orthopedic, bariatric, or colorectal surgical nursing
• Strong telemetry interpretation skills, including sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and pacing
• Comfort working at a 1:7 patient ratio in a fast-paced surgical environment

Why Join Us

• Extended assignment opportunities available through early 2027 for travelers seeking long-term placement
• Located in the Coastal Virginia region, offering proximity to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation