Travel MS/Tele RN - $2,691 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 28, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring VA or compact RN license and Epic experience. Details Work in a 17-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a teaching hospital Unit maintains a 1:4 patient ratio Receives patients from the Emergency Department, Medical ICU, clinics, outside hospitals, or nursing facilities Cares for a wide range of medical diagnoses including diabetes, sickle cell crisis, COPD exacerbations, ESRD with pulmonary hypertension, and wound/drain/tube management Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) 13-week contract with options for 36 or 48 hours per week Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed Required to float within scope of practice per facility policy Epic EMR experience required Requirements Active VA or compact RN license required (pending license accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start date) Minimum 1 year of recent experience required BSN preferred BLS certification required; ACLS preferred Epic charting system experience required Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred Previous charge nurse experience preferred Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management preferred Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and ABG interpretation preferred Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management skills preferred Wound care/wound vac and isolation precaution knowledge required Experience with pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury care preferred Nursys license verification required Two professional references required Copies of all required certifications required for consideration Additional Information Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a Level I trauma teaching hospital environment Maximum of 40 hours of RTO approved per 13-week contract, with no additional time off approved after offer acceptance Time off requests around Labor Day will not be approved Disclose any planned vacation between sign date and start date to ensure an appropriate start date can be arranged Specialty-specific orientation modules completed during onboarding, recorded in Workday Previous UVA permanent staff or internal/external travelers must have at least 1 year of separation and leadership approval before returning External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility and are not eligible to return once this threshold is reached First-time travelers may be considered for this position Local candidates are accepted for this unit American Traveler Job ID P-746957. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.