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

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12 or 4x12 Hours (7:00–19:30) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Renal / Diabetes unit with a 1:7 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Perform IV insertions and monitor patients via telemetry interpretation
• Accurately document all patient care activities using EPIC electronic health records
• Participate in every-other-weekend (EOW) rotation, float assignments, and holiday coverage as required within the contract
• Complete required pre-start orientation modules prior to first day of assignment
• Pass a mandatory EKG/telemetry competency test (16 questions, minimum 80% passing score) prior to beginning orientation

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia RN license or compact license in hand at time of submittal — no exceptions
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; travel nursing experience is required
• BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association required
• Proficiency in EPIC electronic health records — no exceptions
• Demonstrated skills in IV insertion and telemetry interpretation
• Permanent address must be 50 or more miles from the facility; current address must be included with profile submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in Medical Surgical, Renal, or Diabetic patient populations
• Strong foundational knowledge of cardiac rhythms including sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and pacing

Why Join Us

• Work in the Coastal Virginia region, minutes from Virginia Beach and Norfolk, offering beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation
• Gain valuable travel nursing experience in a structured, fast-paced Medical Surgical/Telemetry environment