Med Surg Telemetry RN
Chesapeake, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,006/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse — Med/Surg Telemetry Post-Surgical Unit
Overview
- Travel/contract role in Chesapeake, Virginia
- Night shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- Schedule options: 3x12s or 4x12s
- Typical patient ratio: 1:7
- High-volume post-surgical unit caring for urology and GYN surgical patients
- Every other weekend, floating, and holidays are required
- Travelers must work two of the three winter holidays
- Longer assignments through January 9, 2027 are available
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Virginia
- Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience)
- Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Driver's License
- Experience with Epic
Required Certifications
- BLS through the American Heart Association
Compliance / Submission Requirements
- Driver’s license required for address verification before offer acceptance
- Completed Qualivis Cover Sheet
- Current NURSYS report
- All requested time off listed on the Qualivis Cover Sheet
- No license or background hits are accepted
- Proof of 2 references required
- Complete application/resume required
- Unit-specific skills checklist required
- Passport-style photo required before start
- Vehicle registration form required before start
- Physical exam statement required within 12 months of start
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray required within 1 year of start
- Negative 10-panel drug screen required within 12 months of start
- Flu vaccination or approved exemption required by 10/31
- COVID vaccine is preferred but not required
Additional Notes
- Previous travel experience is preferred
- Overtime is paid after 48 hours for 4x12 schedules
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Chesapeake, VA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Chesapeake, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Chesapeake, VA is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Chesapeake experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 87°F and lows around 70°F.
- Winters are cool with average highs around 50°F and lows around 32°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chesapeake, VA.
- They can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.
- Chesapeake is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include bus services operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT).
- Chesapeake has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the region's pollen count.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Chesapeake offers a variety of restaurants serving local seafood and international cuisine.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing, hiking, and water activities in the outdoors.
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