Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Chesapeake, VA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Ortho/Bariatric/Colorectal Post-Op)

Location

Chesapeake, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12s or 4x12s | 19:00–07:30 | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays required within the contract period

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative care for orthopedic, spinal, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients on a 28-bed elective surgery and Level III trauma unit
• Monitor and manage telemetry patients; unit has capacity to monitor up to 8 telemetry patients concurrently
• Care for Level III trauma patients and Medical-Surgical overflow patients as census permits
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR
• Complete required pre-start compliance modules prior to the start date (approximately 3 hours)
• Pass a mandatory EKG/telemetry competency test (16 questions; minimum passing score of 80%) prior to or at the start of orientation — no remediation available

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of recent, relevant Registered Nurse experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license must be in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required — no exceptions
• No prior license or background hits will be considered — no exceptions
• Candidates must be able to pass standard fit testing; facility cannot accommodate a PAPR — any history of fit test issues will disqualify a candidate
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in orthopedic, bariatric, or colorectal post-operative nursing care
• Strong telemetry skills including rhythm interpretation, interval measurements, and identification of complex arrhythmias
• Comfort working at a typical patient ratio of 1:7

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized surgical unit offering exposure to a diverse post-operative patient population in a dynamic acute care environment
• Located in the Coastal Virginia region, offering proximity to Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities