MS/Tele RN
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring an active VA or compact RN license and at least two years of recent relevant experience.

Details

• Work in a high-volume post-surgical Med/Surg Tele unit caring for urology and GYN surgical populations
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Typical patient ratio of 1:7
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage within the contract required
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration, no exceptions
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum of two years recent relevant Med/Surg Tele experience required
• One year of 1:7 patient ratio experience
• Epic charting system proficiency required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/peripheral/PICC line care, blood product administration, and cardiac monitoring
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, and rapid response/code team activation
• Proficient in wound care, isolation precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with surgical drains and renal failure patient care

Additional Information

• Candidates must pass a telemetry EKG proficiency test with a minimum score of 80%, with no remediation offered if failed
• Three hours of pre-start modules required
• 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
• Facility will not consider candidates with any prior license or background hits
• Facility cannot accommodate PAPR fit testing accommodations
• Requested time off must be submitted for review and approval on a per-case basis
• First-time travelers are not required for this position