Med Surg Tele RN
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Neuro & Stroke Telemetry position requiring prior travel experience and neurology/stroke patient care background.

Details

• MedSurg Neuro & Stroke unit within a hospital setting
• Typical patient ratio of 1:7
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Schedule options of 3x12s or 4x12s available
• Overtime paid after 48 hours for 4x12 schedules
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within the facility
• Holiday coverage required within the contract, including two of three winter holidays
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• 2+ years of RN experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Epic proficiency required
• Previous experience caring for Neurology/Stroke patients required
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
• NIHSS certification
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry (unit and remote monitoring)
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care/management
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line blood draw, and PICC line management
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury care
• Experience with medication administration including Heparin, Insulin, and PCA
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• Must be able to pass an EKG competency test with a score of 80% or higher
• Must complete required pre-start orientation modules

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to Med/Surg Neuro and Stroke patients in a telemetry unit
• Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed for emergency situations
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered
• A driver's license must be provided for address verification prior to offer acceptance
• Candidates with any history of license or background hits will not be considered
• Facility cannot accommodate PAPR fit testing; any history of fit test issues will disqualify candidates
• Longer assignments through January 9, 2027 are available but not required