Med Surg Telemetry RN
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring 2 years of recent experience and proficiency in Epic.

Details

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

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum of two years of recent relevant Med/Surg Tele experience required
• Proficiency in Epic charting system required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Skilled in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, central/PICC/peripheral line care, wound care, IV insulin protocols, and tracheostomy care

Additional Information

• Provide post-surgical nursing care including IV therapy, blood product administration, feeding tube management, and cardiac monitoring with rapid response/code team involvement
• Must successfully pass a telemetry EKG proficiency test (80% or higher, one attempt, no remediation) prior to starting orientation
• Candidates with any history of fit test issues (e.g., PAPR) will not be considered
• Candidates with any prior license or background hits will not be considered
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• A valid driver's license is required for address verification prior to offer acceptance
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this role