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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Ortho/Bariatric/Colorectal Post-Op)

Location

Chesapeake, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12 or 4x12 Hours (19:00–07:30) | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays required within the contract period

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative care for orthopedic, spinal surgery, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients on a 28-bed elective surgery and Level III trauma unit
• Monitor and manage Level III trauma patients and Medical-Surgical overflow as census permits
• Telemetry monitoring of up to 8 patients, including rhythm identification and interval measurements
• Maintain a typical patient ratio of 1:7 and deliver safe, high-quality nursing care throughout the shift
• Complete required pre-start modules (approximately 3 hours) prior to the start date
• Pass an EKG/telemetry competency test (80% or higher required; one attempt, no remediation)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of recent, relevant RN experience in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required — no exceptions
• No prior license or background hits will be considered — no exceptions
• Candidates must be able to pass standard fit testing; facility cannot accommodate a PAPR — no exceptions
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for orthopedic, bariatric, or colorectal post-operative patients
• Comfort with telemetry monitoring, including sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and pacing
• Familiarity with Level III trauma patient care protocols

Why Join Us

• Work in the Coastal Virginia region, offering proximity to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation
• Overtime may be available for candidates on a 4x12 schedule, paid after 48 hours

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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