Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Charlottesville, VA

Candidates who have previously worked at this facility as permanent staff or internal travelers require a 1-year separation plus leadership approval; external travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days. Manage and monitor patients with diagnoses including respiratory illnesses, renal illnesses, diabetes, sepsis, cellulitis, infections, heart failure, sickle cell, and cystic fibrosis.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical/Telemetry

Location

Charlottesville, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days (4x12 Hours, 7:00–19:00) | 36 or 48 hours per week available | Every other weekend, every other holiday

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 12-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Manage and monitor patients with diagnoses including respiratory illnesses, renal illnesses, diabetes, sepsis, cellulitis, infections, heart failure, sickle cell, and cystic fibrosis
• Document all patient care activities accurately using Epic EMR
• Float within scope of practice as needed per facility float policy
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia RN license (pending license accepted; must be in hand by the Wednesday before start date)
• BLS certification required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Nursys verification required at time of submission
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (locals are not accepted for this unit)
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility as permanent staff or internal travelers require a 1-year separation plus leadership approval; external travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days

Preferred Experience / Skills

• BSN preferred
• Prior experience in a Medical Surgical/Telemetry setting
• Experience managing high-acuity patients with complex diagnoses such as heart failure, sepsis, or sickle cell disease

Why Join Us

• Flexible scheduling with the option of 36 or 48 hours per week to fit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment with a diverse and clinically complex patient population