MS/Tele RN
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring prior travel experience and proficiency in Epic charting.

Details

• 28-bed elective surgery and Level III trauma unit specializing in post-operative care"
• Cares for orthopedic, spinal, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients
• Also treats Level III trauma patients and accepts Medical-Surgical overflow as census permits
• Unit has capability to monitor up to 8 telemetry patients
• Day shift schedule of 4x12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Typical patient ratio is 1:7, occasionally flexing from a budgeted 1:5
• Every other weekend work required
• Floating required within the facility
• Holiday coverage required within the contract dates
• Uses Epic EMR system

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum of two years of recent relevant RN experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Proficient in Epic charting system required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association required
• Must pass required EKG/telemetry competency test with 80% or higher, single attempt only
• No history of license or background hits permitted
• No history of fit test issues permitted; facility cannot accommodate PAPR
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide post-operative nursing care for orthopedic, spinal, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients
• Deliver telemetry monitoring and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Support Level III trauma patients and Medical-Surgical overflow as needed
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skills in wound care, tracheostomy management, and non-invasive airway management preferred
• Experience with total joint replacement, CVA, and substance withdrawal care preferred
• Completion of 3 hours of pre-start clinical modules required
• Must work two of the three winter holidays if extending assignment through January 2027
• Longer assignment extension through January 9, 2027 available but not required
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility to be considered
• Requested time off must be submitted and will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis