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 (Neuro & Stroke)

Location

Chesapeake, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical Neuro & Stroke unit with a typical patient ratio of 1:7
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions using Epic electronic health records

• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions appropriate for neurological and stroke patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Participate in required holiday coverage, floating assignments, and weekend rotations as scheduled

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission – no exceptions
• Epic EMR proficiency required – no exceptions
• Previous experience caring for Neurology and/or Stroke patients required
• Valid BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association) and NIHSS certification required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in EKG interpretation, including rhythm identification, interval measurements, and complex arrhythmia recognition
• Comfort and experience working in high-acuity medical surgical telemetry environments

Why Join Us

• Extended contract opportunities available through early 2027 for candidates seeking longer-term assignments
• Work in a coastal Virginia community with easy access to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation