Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Richmond, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN - Med Surg

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with Med Surg experience for a travel assignment in a Level I trauma hospital. The unit includes telemetry, medical-surgical, and trauma patients.

Unit Information

• Unit: 6 Front Telemetry, Med Surg, Trauma
• Beds: 33
• Staff: 55 total
• Shifts:

  • Day: 1 charge nurse, unit secretary, 7-8 RNs, 2-3 PCTs
  • Night: 1 charge nurse, unit secretary, 7-8 RNs, 2 PCTs
• Patient Ratios: 5 to 6 patients per nurse
• Equipment: EKG, code cart, Welch Allyn vital machines, vascular Doppler, wound vacs, Cultura Link interpreting services, Carescape monitors for rhythm monitoring (used during push meds like metoprolol)
• EMR System: Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia or Compact RN license at submission
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital setting (Med Surg preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Must pass Basic Rhythm test

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Medical Surgical nursing
• Excellent patient focus

Typical Procedures Performed

• Small Incision & Drainage (I&D)
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Thoracentesis (infrequent)

Work Environment & Culture

• Dress Code: Navy scrubs, no cotton jackets, dress code enforced
• Personality Fit: High energy, positive attitude
• Awards: Most improved HCAHPS scores, multiple Daisy Award nominations
• Facility Highlights: Modern hospital with interactive technology including virtual sitter rooms, 55” TVs with interactive whiteboards, ongoing renovations with low profile showers and decorative tile

Additional Notes

• This is a travel assignment in a Level I trauma hospital setting.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.