TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 3x12 or 4x12 shifts | Onsite | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Med Surg / Renal / Diabetes unit with a typical patient ratio of 1:7
- Manage and monitor patients requiring medical-surgical and telemetry-level care, including renal and diabetic populations
- Accurately interpret telemetry rhythms including sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and pacing
- Document all patient care activities accurately and efficiently using Epic EMR
- Participate in weekend, holiday, and floating assignments as required per contract terms
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of recent, relevant Medical Surgical / Telemetry RN experience
- Minimum of two years of travel nursing experience
- Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
- Proficiency in Epic EMR — no exceptions
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification through the American Heart Association
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience caring for renal and/or diabetic patient populations
- Strong telemetry interpretation skills including interval measurements, complex identification, and rhythm identification
- Ability to pass a facility-required EKG competency test with a score of 80% or higher (one attempt given; no remediation available)
Why Join Us
- Extended contract opportunities available through early 2027 for travelers seeking long-term placement stability
- Overtime pay available for 4x12 schedules after 48 hours worked