Job Description
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Ortho/Bariatric/Colorectal Post-Op)
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide post-operative care for orthopedic, spinal, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients on a 28-bed elective surgery and Level III trauma unit
- Monitor and manage telemetry patients; unit supports up to 8 telemetry patients simultaneously
- Care for Level III trauma patients and Medical-Surgical overflow as census permits
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic electronic health records system
- Adhere to unit protocols, patient safety standards, and required weekend and holiday scheduling obligations
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of recent, relevant Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
- Proficiency in Epic EMR required — no exceptions
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification through the American Heart Association
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in post-operative orthopedic, bariatric, or colorectal surgical nursing
- Strong telemetry and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills; EKG competency testing required (80% or higher to pass)
- Comfort with a 1:7 patient ratio in a fast-paced surgical/trauma environment
Why Join Us
- Extended assignment opportunities available through early 2027 for candidates seeking long-term stability
- Located in the Coastal Virginia region, offering easy access to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation