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: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele unit requiring previous travel experience and a VA or compact RN license, with a focus on orthopedic, bariatric, and colorectal post-op care.
Details
- Work on a 28-bed elective surgery and Level III trauma unit
- Provide post-operative care for orthopedic, spinal, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients
- Unit also cares for Level III trauma patients and accepts Medical-Surgical overflow as census allows
- Unit has capability to monitor up to 8 telemetry patients
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00-7:30
- Schedule options available for 3x12s or 4x12s
- Typical patient ratio is 1:7, with some flexing from 1:5 to 1:7 max
- Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage required within contract
Requirements
- Active VA or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
- BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association required
- Minimum of two years recent relevant experience required
- Previous travel experience required
- Proficiency in Epic charting system required
- Must pass EKG/telemetry competency test with 80% or higher, one attempt only, no remediation available
- No prior license or background hits accepted
- Cannot accommodate PAPR; history of fit test issues will eliminate candidacy
Additional Information
- Provide nursing care for complex surgical and trauma patients including ortho, bariatric, colorectal, and spinal cases
- Charge nurse experience and teaching hospital experience preferred
- Skills in gastrointestinal, respiratory, neurological, cardiovascular, and renal care are valued, including wound care, IV therapy, and telemetry monitoring
- 3 hours of pre-start modules required, billable
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered for travel RN positions
- RTO requests must be submitted with the application and will be reviewed on a per-case basis
- Located in Coastal Virginia near Virginia Beach and Norfolk, offering outdoor recreational opportunities
American Traveler Job ID #P-785206. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.