Travel Registered Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Petersburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Telemetry in Petersburg, Virginia

Bring your Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience to a fast-paced acute care travel nursing opportunity in Petersburg, VA. Join a collaborative hospital team, care for a diverse adult and geriatric patient population, and make a meaningful impact every shift. Petersburg offers historic Central Virginia charm with convenient access to the greater Richmond area.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry
• Employment Type: Travel Contract Nursing Job
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Start Date: 8/17/2026
• Location: Petersburg, VA 23805
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Schedule Expectations: Every other weekend and major holiday coverage required

Job Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience required
• Minimum of 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• BLS certification required
• Ability to pass an EKG exam at orientation
• EPIC experience preferred
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic hospital environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients in an acute care setting
• Complete patient assessments, develop plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
• Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with best practices and facility standards
• Collaborate closely with physicians, monitor technicians, CNAs, and the multidisciplinary care team
• Care for general surgery, trauma, and post-operative patients
• Float to other Med/Surg units as needed
• Promote patient safety, comfort, and compassionate care at all times

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry job in Petersburg, Virginia, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #506252. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

About GHR Healthcare

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compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

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