Travel MS/Tele Float RN - $2,038 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Newport News, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg/Telemetry Float position requiring 2 years of experience, EPIC proficiency, and a VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Float pool covering Med/Surg, MS/Tele, and Orthopedics units, including ortho trauma and total joint replacement patients
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Floating may be requested based on facility needs
• Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

• Active VA RN license in hand or proof of compact license at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• ACLS certification preferred through AHA
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a Med/Surg/Telemetry setting within the last year
• EPIC charting experience required
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and neurological/psychiatric care required
• CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident) experience preferred
• NIH and stroke education required

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care across Med/Surg, telemetry, and orthopedic patient populations as part of a float pool team
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate of pay
• Previous permanent employees must have a 6-month gap before returning as a traveler
• Requested time off should be minimal, ideally none for a full calendar week and no more than 7 total days during the assignment
• All time off requests must be submitted with the initial application and confirmed prior to starting; no additional requests approved after offer
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-756427. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

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