Travel MS/Tele RN - $2,665 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring prior travel experience and proficiency in Epic on a busy post-surgical unit.

Details

• 28-bed elective surgery and Level III trauma unit specializing in post-operative care
• Patient population includes ortho, spinal, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients, plus Level III trauma and Med-Surg overflow as census permits
• Telemetry monitoring capability for up to 8 patients
• Typical patient ratio is 1:7, occasionally flexing from a 1:5 base
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7:00-19:30)
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating and holiday coverage required within the contract, including two of three winter holidays

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent relevant experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• Proficiency in Epic required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Experience with GI, respiratory, IV therapy, neuro, cardiac monitoring, and wound care skills preferred
• No prior license or background hits accepted
• Cannot accommodate PAPR respirators; any history of fit test issues will eliminate candidacy
• Must pass EKG/telemetry proficiency test (80% or higher, single attempt) prior to starting

Additional Information

• Provide post-operative care for ortho, spinal, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients as well as trauma and overflow Med-Surg cases
• Perform telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management, and utilize rapid response/code teams as needed
• Approximately 3 hours of billable orientation modules required prior to start
• Located in the Coastal Virginia region near Virginia Beach and Norfolk, offering outdoor recreational opportunities
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Radius rule: RN candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility to be eligible; allied positions may be considered within this radius
• Requested time off must be submitted in advance and is approved on a case-by-case basis

American Traveler Job ID #P-752219. 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

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