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: 19 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Neuro & Stroke Telemetry position requiring prior travel experience and active VA or compact RN license.

Details

• MedSurg Neuro & Stroke unit (6S) within a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 or 4x12 hour options (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Typical patient ratio is 1:7
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required
• Holiday coverage required within the contract, with two of three winter holidays mandatory
• Overtime paid after 48 hours for 4x12 schedules
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR proficiency required
• Previous experience caring for Neurology/Stroke patients required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, cardiac dysrhythmia management, and rapid response/code teams
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/peripheral line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
• Experience managing CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury patients
• Proficiency in wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with renal failure and pre/post hemodialysis management
• No prior license or background hits will be accepted
• Cannot accommodate PAPR fit testing; any history of fit test issues will disqualify candidacy
• Must pass EKG/telemetry proficiency test at 80% or higher with no remediation opportunity
• Valid driver's license required for address verification prior to offer acceptance

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to Med/Surg Neuro and Stroke patients including telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia management
• Collaborate with rapid response and code teams as needed
• Complete 3 hours of required pre-start training modules
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered for this travel position
• Requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration and will be reviewed on a per-case basis