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 (Ortho/Bariatric/Colorectal Post-Op)

Location

Chesapeake, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 4x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative nursing care for orthopedic, spinal, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients on a 28-bed elective surgery and Level III trauma unit
• Monitor and manage telemetry patients; unit supports up to 8 telemetry patients simultaneously
• Care for Level III trauma patients and Medical-Surgical overflow as census requires
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic electronic health records system
• Adhere to unit staffing ratios and participate in required weekend and holiday rotations within the contract period

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission; no exceptions
• Minimum of two years of recent, relevant Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency in Epic EHR; no exceptions
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Must pass a telemetry/EKG competency test with a score of 80% or higher prior to start (one attempt; no remediation available)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for post-operative orthopedic, bariatric, or colorectal surgery patients
• Familiarity with Level III trauma patient care protocols
• Strong rhythm interpretation skills including sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and pacing

Why Join Us

• Extended contract opportunities available through early 2027 for travelers seeking long-term placement stability
• Located in the Coastal Virginia region with easy access to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation