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

Location

Chesapeake, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a high-volume post-surgical unit serving urology and GYN surgical populations
• Manage a patient assignment with a typical ratio of 1:7
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms including sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and pacing
• Rotate every other weekend, float as needed, and work holidays within the contract period
• Document accurately and efficiently using Epic EMR

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of recent, relevant Medical Surgical / Telemetry RN experience
• Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Proficiency in Epic EMR — no exceptions
• Must pass a telemetry/EKG competency test with a score of 80% or higher prior to start (one attempt; no remediation available)
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; address verification required prior to offer acceptance

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous travel nursing experience
• Strong telemetry assessment skills including interval measurements and complex rhythm identification
• Experience caring for post-surgical urology and GYN patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work in the Coastal Virginia region, conveniently located near Virginia Beach and Norfolk with access to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation
• Overtime may be available for candidates on a 4x12 schedule, with overtime calculated after 48 hours