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

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Ortho/Bariatric/Colorectal Post-Op)

Location

Chesapeake, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12 or 4x12 Hours (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | Onsite | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative nursing 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, with unit capacity for up to 8 telemetry patients
• Care for Level III trauma patients and Medical-Surgical overflow patients as census permits
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic electronic health records system
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
• Minimum of two years of recent, relevant Registered Nurse experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency in Epic EMR — no exceptions
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in post-operative orthopedic, bariatric, or colorectal surgical nursing care
• Strong telemetry and EKG interpretation skills, including rhythm identification, interval measurements, and complex arrhythmia recognition
• Comfort working with a patient ratio of 1:7

Why Join Us

• Extended contract opportunities available through early 2027 for candidates seeking long-term placement
• Work in the Coastal Virginia region, offering easy access to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation