Med Surg Tele RN
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a high-volume post-surgical night shift unit, requiring 2+ years of recent experience and an active VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a high-volume post-surgical Med/Surg Telemetry unit caring for urology and GYN surgical populations
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Typical patient ratio is 1:7
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage within the contract required
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required in hand
• Minimum of two years of recent relevant Med/Surg Tele experience
• BLS certification (AHA) required; ACLS preferred
• Epic EMR proficiency required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring (unit and remote)
• Experience with IV therapy, central/peripheral/PICC line care, blood product administration, and wound care preferred
• Experience with respiratory care including oxygen administration and tracheostomy management
• Knowledge of renal failure management and surgical drain care
• Must pass facility EKG/telemetry competency test with 80% or higher, no remediation available
• Must complete 3 hours of pre-start modules
• Driver's license required for address verification prior to offer acceptance

Additional Information

• Provide direct post-surgical nursing care including medication administration, IV management, and wound care
• No candidates with prior license or background history issues will be considered
• Facility cannot accommodate PAPR fit testing
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered for RN positions
• Requested time off must be submitted in advance and is approved on a per-case basis
• Previous charge nurse experience and community hospital experience preferred
• First-time travelers not accepted for this position