Travel Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,200 per week

Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg/Telemetry | Nights | Chesapeake, VA

 

Location: Chesapeake, VA
Unit: 5 East – Oncology / Med Surg / Telemetry & Vascular Access
Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks (Extension Possible)

 

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a Med Surg/Telemetry assignment in Chesapeake, Virginia. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive acute care environment while enjoying everything Coastal Virginia has to offer, including easy access to Virginia Beach and Norfolk.

 

Schedule

• 3x12-hour Night Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• 13-week contract with possible extension
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required during contract
• Float as needed
• 3x12 or 4x12 schedule available (Overtime paid after 48 hours for 4x12 schedule)
• No blocked scheduling requests

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric Med Surg/Telemetry patients
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry rhythms
• Perform IV starts and maintain IV therapy
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality patient care
• Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active Virginia RN License or Compact RN License (required at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med Surg/Telemetry experience
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
• Epic EMR proficiency (required)
• Strong telemetry interpretation skills
• Experience with IV starts and dysrhythmia management
• Ability to successfully complete an EKG/Telemetry competency exam (80% passing score)

Certifications Required

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS
• Color Vision Test
• Core Mandatory Training (Parts I, II & III)
• Med Surg/Telemetry Skills
• RN Pharmacology Assessment

Unit Information

• Patient Ratio: 1:7
• Adult & Geriatric patient population
• Average Daily Census: 28 patients
• Interdisciplinary support includes IV Team, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Phlebotomy, Social Services, Rapid Response Team, and Transportation

Important Submission Requirements

• Permanent residence must be 50+ miles from the facility
• Current address must be included with submission
• No license or background violations accepted
• Fit testing must be completed (PAPR cannot be accommodated)
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with the application
• Current Nursys report and required cover sheet must accompany submission

Additional Information

• COVID-19 vaccination not required
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions and declinations accepted)
• 24 hours of orientation
• 3 hours of paid pre-start modules

If you're an experienced Med Surg/Telemetry RN looking for your next travel opportunity, apply today and join a dedicated healthcare team in beautiful Chesapeake, Virginia!

Quick Offers Referral Bonus Available

About Care Career

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Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits
• Continuing Education
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits