Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Chesapeake, VA

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Chesapeake, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Renal / Diabetic unit with a 1:7 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Perform IV insertions and monitor patients via telemetry interpretation
• Participate in every-other-weekend (EOW) rotation, float assignments, and holiday coverage as required within the contract
• Complete required pre-start modules (approximately 3 billable hours) prior to the first day of orientation
• Accurately document all patient care activities using the EPIC electronic health records system

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia or compact RN license in hand at time of submittal – no exceptions
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required; travel nursing experience is required
• BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association required
• Proficiency in EPIC electronic health records – no exceptions
• Demonstrated skills in IV starts and telemetry interpretation
• Must pass a facility EKG/telemetry written test with a score of 80% or higher prior to or at the start of orientation (one attempt, no remediation); test covers rhythm identification, interval measurements, sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and pacing

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a renal or diabetic patient care setting
• Familiarity with telemetry units and complex cardiac rhythm interpretation

Why Join Us

• Work in the Coastal Virginia region, minutes from Virginia Beach and Norfolk, offering a vibrant outdoor lifestyle with trails and waterways
• Gain valuable travel nursing experience in a structured, compliance-focused facility environment