Travel MS/Tele RN - $2,821 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring VA or compact RN license, Epic experience, and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• 28-bed elective surgery and Level III trauma unit specializing in post-operative care of orthopedic, spinal, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients
• Also cares for Level III trauma patients and accepts Medical-Surgical overflow as census permits
• Unit has capability to monitor up to 8 telemetry patients
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 19:00 to 7:30
• Schedule options of 3x12s or 4x12s available
• Typical patient ratio is 1:7, budgeted for 1:5 but may flex up to 1:7 max
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required within the contract
• Floating required

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum of two years of recent relevant experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency in Epic charting system required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association required
• Must reside 50+ miles from facility for consideration
• No prior license or background hits accepted
• Unable to accommodate PAPR fit testing
• EKG proficiency testing required with minimum 80% passing score, no remediation available
• 3 hours of pre-start modules required

Additional Information

• Provide post-operative nursing care for orthopedic, spinal, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients
• Care for Level III trauma patients and Medical-Surgical overflow patients as needed
• Perform cardiac monitoring including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and telemetry remote monitoring
• Skills such as tracheostomy care, chest tube management, wound care/wound vac, and central/peripheral line management are utilized
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Longer assignment length through January 9, 2027 available but not required
• Travelers on extended assignments must work two of the three winter holidays
• Requested time off must be submitted and will be reviewed and approved on a per-case basis

American Traveler Job ID #P-741629. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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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