Travel MS/Tele RN - $1,966 per week

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: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN - Med/Surg Tele for a post-operative unit caring for ortho, bariatric, and colorectal surgical patients, requiring prior travel experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• 28-bed elective surgery and Level III trauma unit (2E)
• Cares for post-operative ortho, spinal, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients, plus Level III trauma and Med-Surg overflow as census allows
• Telemetry monitoring capability for up to 8 patients
• Typical patient ratio of 1:7
• Day shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:30)
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage required
• Must work two of the three winter holidays

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission - no exceptions
• BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Minimum of two years recent relevant experience
• Previous travel experience required
• Proficient in Epic EMR - no exceptions
• No history of license or background hits will be accepted
• Must pass EKG/telemetry competency test with 80% or higher, one attempt only, no remediation available
• Cannot accommodate PAPR; any history of fit test issues will eliminate candidacy

Additional Information

• Provide post-operative care for ortho, bariatric, colorectal, and spinal surgery patients, as well as Level III trauma and overflow Med-Surg patients
• Located in Coastal Virginia, minutes from Virginia Beach and Norfolk with access to hiking trails and waterways
• 3 hours of billable orientation modules required, completed prior to start date
• Charge experience and teaching hospital experience preferred
• RTO requests reviewed and approved on a per-case basis
• Local candidates not considered if permanent address is less than 50 miles from facility
• First-time travelers not considered due to travel experience requirement

American Traveler Job ID #P-752220. 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

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