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: 21 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Chesapeake, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12 or 4x12 shifts | Onsite | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Med Surg / Renal / Diabetes unit with a typical patient ratio of 1:7
• Manage and monitor patients requiring medical-surgical and telemetry-level care, including renal and diabetic populations
• Accurately interpret telemetry rhythms including sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and pacing
• Document all patient care activities accurately and efficiently using Epic EMR
• Participate in weekend, holiday, and floating assignments as required per contract terms

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for renal and/or diabetic patient populations
• Strong telemetry interpretation skills including interval measurements, complex identification, and rhythm identification
• Ability to pass a facility-required EKG competency test with a score of 80% or higher (one attempt given; no remediation available)

Why Join Us

• Extended contract opportunities available through early 2027 for travelers seeking long-term placement stability
• Overtime pay available for 4x12 schedules after 48 hours worked