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 | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12s or 4x12s | 19:00–07:30

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a high-volume post-surgical unit serving urology and GYN surgical populations
• Manage a patient assignment within a typical 1:7 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Perform telemetry monitoring including rhythm identification, interval measurements, and recognition of complex and lethal rhythms
• Participate in rotating weekend coverage (every other weekend) and holiday shifts as required within the contract period
• Complete required pre-start compliance modules prior to the start date
• Pass a mandatory EKG/telemetry competency test (80% or higher required) prior to beginning orientation

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of recent, relevant Medical Surgical / Telemetry RN experience
• Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license must be in hand at the time of submission — no exceptions
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required — no exceptions
• Clean license and background history required; any prior license or background hits will disqualify a candidate from consideration
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; address verification via driver's license is required prior to offer acceptance

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Strong telemetry interpretation skills including sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and pacing
• Comfort and experience working in high-acuity, high-volume post-surgical environments

Why Join Us

• Work in the Coastal Virginia region, offering proximity to Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and access to extensive outdoor recreation including waterways and hiking trails
• Overtime may be available for clinicians on a 4x12 schedule, with overtime calculated after 48 hours