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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Night shift position on a high-volume post-surgical unit caring for urology and GYN surgical populations
• 3x12 or 4x12 schedule options available
• Typical patient ratio is 1:7
• Requires working every other weekend, floating, and holidays within the contract
• Overtime paid after 48 hours for 4x12 schedules

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration, no exceptions
• 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, no exceptions
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, wound care, and IV insulin protocols
• Must pass an EKG/telemetry competency test with a minimum 80% score prior to starting orientation
• No history of license or background hits permitted
• No history of fit test issues permitted; facility cannot accommodate a PAPR

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care on a 6W Med/Surg Tele post-surgical unit
• 3 hours of required orientation modules to be completed pre-start
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered
• Requested time off must be submitted in advance and will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis
• Previous travel experience preferred but not required, first-time travelers may be considered