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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative 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 has capacity for up to 8 telemetry patients simultaneously
• Care for Level III trauma patients and accept Medical-Surgical overflow as census requires
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:7; candidates must be fully comfortable with this ratio prior to submission
• Work every other weekend, float as needed, and fulfill holiday obligations within the contract, including two of three winter holidays
• Complete required pre-start modules (approximately 3 hours) prior to the start date

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of recent, relevant Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license — must be in hand at time of submission; no exceptions
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required; no exceptions
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• Must pass a telemetry/EKG competency test with a score of 80% or higher (one attempt; no remediation available); test covers rhythm identification, interval measurements, sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and pacing
• Facility cannot accommodate a PAPR; any history of fit test issues will disqualify a candidate
• No prior license or background hits will be considered; 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 patient populations
• Familiarity with Level III trauma patient care protocols
• Strong telemetry assessment and rhythm interpretation skills

Why Join Us

• Located in the Coastal Virginia region, offering proximity to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation
• Extended assignment availability through January 2027 for candidates seeking long-term stability

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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