Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Chesapeake, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
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 ER/Trauma RN in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Chesapeake, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30) | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays required within the contract period | 48-hour contract option available; overtime may be available after 48 hours for those who prefer that arrangement

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting with a typical patient ratio of 1:4
• Manage ratios up to 1:6 when caring for Medical-Surgical hold patients
• Deliver 1:1 care for stroke patients until admission or through the tPA treatment window, and for STEMI and cardiac arrest patients
• Accurately document and manage patient care using Epic EMR
• Complete required pre-start orientation modules (approximately 3 hours, completed prior to start date)
• Pass a required EKG competency test with a minimum score of 80% (one attempt; no remediation available)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Emergency Department experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at the time of submission — no exceptions
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required — no exceptions
• BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• PALS certification (American Heart Association only)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• TNCC certification
• No prior license or background hits will be considered — no exceptions
• Facility cannot accommodate a PAPR; any history of fit test issues will disqualify a candidate — no exceptions
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing high-acuity patients including STEMI, cardiac arrest, and stroke protocols
• Familiarity with tPA administration and stroke care workflows
• Strong EKG interpretation skills, including interval measurements, rhythm identification, and complex arrhythmia recognition

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic Emergency Department in the Coastal Virginia region, conveniently located near Virginia Beach and Norfolk
• Gain experience in a structured, high-acuity environment with clearly defined patient ratios and specialty protocols

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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