Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Chesapeake, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
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 – Emergency Room

Location

Chesapeake, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12 or 4x12 shifts | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays within the contract are expected | 48-hour contract options available; overtime may be available after 48 hours

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting with a typical patient ratio of 1:4, which may increase to 1:6 when caring for Medical-Surgical hold patients
• Deliver 1:1 care for stroke patients until admitted or through the tPA treatment window, as well as for STEMI and cardiac arrest patients
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using Epic EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely and appropriate patient care and disposition
• Adhere to all facility compliance standards, including fit testing requirements — PAPR accommodations are not available
• Complete required pre-start orientation modules (approximately 3 hours, completed prior to start date)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Emergency Department experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required — no exceptions
• BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• PALS certification (American Heart Association only)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• TNCC certification
• No prior license or background hits will be considered — no exceptions
• Candidates must pass an EKG/telemetry test with a score of 80% or higher prior to start; one attempt is given with no remediation available
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing high-acuity patients including STEMI, cardiac arrest, and stroke presentations
• Familiarity with tPA administration protocols and stroke care workflows
• Strong telemetry interpretation skills, including sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial and junctional rhythms, and pacing

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic Emergency Department in the Coastal Virginia region, offering proximity to Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options, including 3x12 and 4x12 configurations, with 48-hour contract availability for those seeking additional hours