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