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 | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 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; unit supports up to 8 telemetry patients simultaneously
• Care for Level III trauma patients and Medical-Surgical overflow as census permits
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic electronic health records system
• Adhere to unit protocols, patient safety standards, and required weekend and holiday scheduling obligations

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 and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills; EKG competency testing required (80% or higher to pass)
• Comfort with a 1:7 patient ratio in a fast-paced surgical/trauma environment

Why Join Us

• Extended assignment opportunities available through early 2027 for candidates seeking long-term stability
• Located in the Coastal Virginia region, offering easy access to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation