Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Newport News, VA

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Telemetry

Location

Newport News, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 54-bed Cardiovascular Telemetry unit, organized across three 18-bed wings
• Care for cardiovascular telemetry patients, including those in an overflow unit setting
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC
• Adhere to NIH stroke education protocols and standards required for RNs in acute care
• Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling, including every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights) and potential holiday shifts during the assignment period
• Float to other units based on facility needs as requested

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Virginia, or proof of a compact license, required at time of submittal
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• NIHSS certification required; NIH and stroke education required
• Specialty (Telemetry) experience within the last year required
• One supervisory reference required at time of submittal
• Social Security Number required at time of submittal
• All managers conduct interviews; candidates should be prepared and familiar with the job description
• Candidates who were previously permanent employees must have been separated for at least 6 months prior to placement
• Candidates may not work travel and per diem contracts with the same health system simultaneously; one must be chosen
• Locals are welcome and accepted at the same base rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a cardiovascular telemetry setting
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records in an acute care environment
• Flexible scheduling availability with minimal time-off requests during the assignment period

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a well-structured cardiovascular telemetry unit with a defined patient care model
• Locals are welcome at the same rate, making this an accessible opportunity for both local and traveling nurses