TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Newport News, Virginia, 23601!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
Location
Newport News, VA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 54-bed Cardiovascular Telemetry unit, organized across three 18-bed wings
- Care for cardiovascular telemetry patients, including those in an overflow unit setting
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC
- Adhere to NIH stroke education protocols and standards required for RNs in acute care
- Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling, including every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights) and potential holiday shifts during the assignment period
- Float to other units based on facility needs as requested
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in Virginia, or proof of a compact license, required at time of submittal
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
- ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
- NIHSS certification required; NIH and stroke education required
- Specialty (Telemetry) experience within the last year required
- One supervisory reference required at time of submittal
- Social Security Number required at time of submittal
- All managers conduct interviews; candidates should be prepared and familiar with the job description
- Candidates who were previously permanent employees must have been separated for at least 6 months prior to placement
- Candidates may not work travel and per diem contracts with the same health system simultaneously; one must be chosen
- Locals are welcome and accepted at the same base rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a cardiovascular telemetry setting
- Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records in an acute care environment
- Flexible scheduling availability with minimal time-off requests during the assignment period
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a well-structured cardiovascular telemetry unit with a defined patient care model
- Locals are welcome at the same rate, making this an accessible opportunity for both local and traveling nurses