Travel MS/Tele RN - $2,016 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med Surg Tele RN Travel Nurse Job in Chesapeake, Virginia

Travel Med Surg Tele RN job in Chesapeake, VA for an experienced Registered Nurse with telemetry and post-operative nursing skills. Join a dynamic acute-care team for a 13-week travel assignment in Coastal Virginia, with easy access to Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and scenic waterfront recreation.

Overview

This Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse assignment is ideal for an experienced RN who thrives in a fast-paced acute-care environment and enjoys delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll support orthopedic, bariatric, colorectal, spinal, and Level III trauma patients while working alongside a collaborative healthcare team that values patient safety, strong clinical judgment, and excellent telemetry skills.

Job Details

• Position: Med/Surg Tele RN
• Job Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Schedule: 3 or 4 shifts per week based on unit needs
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekend/Holiday Expectations: Every other weekend, floating, and selected holidays required
• Unit Type: 28-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit specializing in post-op orthopedic, spinal, bariatric, colorectal, and Level III trauma care
• Patient Ratio: Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:7
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: Pre-start orientation provided

Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Work in a busy acute-care Med/Surg Tele unit with a diverse patient population
• Enjoy life in Chesapeake, Virginia, with convenient access to Coastal Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk
• Gain valuable travel RN experience in a well-supported telemetry and post-op environment

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent relevant RN experience
• Previous travel nurse experience required
• Active Virginia RN license or compact RN license in hand at time of submission
• Epic charting experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association
• Comfort working in a Med/Surg Telemetry environment with post-operative and trauma patients
• Ability to work effectively in a unit with a typical patient ratio of 1:7
• Must meet required clinical competency and compliance screenings before start

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to post-operative orthopedic, spinal, bariatric, colorectal, and trauma patients
• Monitor telemetry patients and respond appropriately to rhythm changes and clinical concerns
• Perform thorough assessments, administer medications, and support safe care plans
• Manage IV therapy, wound care, drains, oxygen support, and other routine bedside interventions as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to promote quality patient outcomes
• Document care accurately in Epic and maintain clear communication throughout the shift
• Support safe patient flow by floating when needed and assisting with unit-based responsibilities
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented healthcare environment focused on excellent patient care

Apply now to join this Chesapeake, Virginia travel nursing assignment and advance your career as a Med Surg Tele RN today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #507209. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

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