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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 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.

Details

• 28-bed elective surgery and Level III trauma unit specializing in post-operative care for ortho, spinal, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients
• Unit also cares for Level III trauma patients and accepts Medical-Surgical overflow as census allows
• Capable of monitoring up to 8 telemetry patients
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Typical patient ratio is 1:7, occasionally flexing from a budgeted 1:5
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage required within contract dates
• Overtime paid after 48 hours for 4x12 schedules
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• Minimum of two years recent relevant experience required
• Previous travel experience required
• Proficiency in Epic charting system required
• No history of license or background hits permitted
• Must pass facility EKG/telemetry competency test with 80% or higher, no remediation offered
• Fit testing must be successfully completed; PAPR cannot be accommodated
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide post-operative care for ortho, spinal, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients along with occasional trauma and med-surg overflow cases
• Perform telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and cardiac drip management (no titration)
• Skilled care may include wound vac management, tracheostomy care, chest tube management, and non-invasive airway support
• Completion of 3 hours of pre-start clinical modules required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered for this travel RN position
• Local candidates within 50 miles will not be considered for RN roles
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Longer assignment extensions through January 2027 available but not required, with a requirement to work two of three winter holidays if extended