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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a post-surgical unit, requiring 2+ years of recent experience, VA or compact RN license, and Epic proficiency.

Details

• High-volume post-surgical Med/Surg Tele unit caring for urology and GYN surgical populations
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (7:00-19:30)
• Typical patient ratio of 1:7
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage required within the contract

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required in hand, no exceptions
• Minimum of two years of recent relevant experience required
• BLS certification required through the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification preferred
• Epic charting system proficiency required, no exceptions
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, cardiac monitoring, telemetry, wound care, and renal failure management preferred
• Candidates with any history of license or background hits will not be considered
• Candidates with a history of fit test issues or PAPR requirements will not be considered
• EKG proficiency testing required with a minimum score of 80%, one attempt only with no remediation available
• Driver's license required for address verification prior to offer acceptance

Additional Information

• Located in the Coastal Virginia region near Virginia Beach and Norfolk, with access to hiking trails and waterways
• Provide post-surgical nursing care including IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, telemetry, wound care, and medication administration
• 3 hours of pre-start modules required, billable
• RTO requests reviewed and approved on a per-case basis
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered for this RN position