Emergency Department RN
Chesapeake, VA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

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 – Emergency Room

Location

Chesapeake, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12s or 4x12s | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays required within contract period | 48-hour contract option available; overtime may be applicable after 48 hours — indicate preference at time of submission

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting with a typical patient ratio of 1:4
• Manage increased patient loads up to 1:6 when caring for Medical-Surgical hold patients
• Deliver 1:1 care for stroke patients until admitted or through the tPA treatment window, and for STEMI and cardiac arrest patients
• Accurately document all patient care activities using Epic EMR
• Adhere to facility compliance standards, including fit testing requirements — PAPR accommodation is not available
• Complete required pre-start modules (approximately 3 billable hours) prior to start date

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Emergency Department experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required — no exceptions
• BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS, PALS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and TNCC certifications (American Heart Association only where applicable)
• Must pass an EKG/telemetry test with a score of 80% or higher (one attempt; no remediation available); test covers rhythm identification, interval measurements, and complex identification
• No prior license or background hits will be considered — no exceptions
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing high-acuity patients including STEMI, cardiac arrest, and stroke presentations
• Familiarity with tPA administration protocols and stroke care pathways
• Strong EKG interpretation skills, including sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and pacing

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic Emergency Department in the Coastal Virginia region, offering proximity to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation
• Flexible contract options, including a 48-hour contract structure with potential overtime availability