Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Martinsville, VA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Days

Travel RN Opportunity – Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Location: Martinsville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical - Telemetry
• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Nights (7 PM – 7 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend / as needed
• Call Requirements: As needed
• Number of Openings: 1
• Patient Population: All ages
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Unit Beds: 41
• EHR System: Meditech
• Float Requirements: May require travel within a 25-mile radius of the facility

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS
• BLS
• NIH Certification
• Valid Registered Nurse License in Virginia

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience in Specialty: Minimum 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Job Expectations & Skills

• Strong critical thinking and decisive judgment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action
• Flexibility to work all shift patterns, including weekends and holidays, to ensure continuity of care
• Experience with post-op orthopedic procedures and total joint care preferred

Additional Information

• Orientation occurs bi-weekly on Tuesdays
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff
• Random drug screening and criminal background consent required
• Dress code: Scrubs required, no casual wear allowed

Facility Overview

• Full-service acute-care hospital licensed for 220 beds
• Offers comprehensive surgical services, 24-hour emergency care, cardiac rehab, wound healing center, and oncology services
• Accredited Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure program
• Member of Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network

Location Highlights

• Martinsville offers outdoor recreation, arts and cultural events, and is home to the Martinsville Speedway (NASCAR)
• Nearby attractions include the Virginia Museum of Natural History and Blue Ridge Mountains

This position is ideal for an experienced RN seeking a travel assignment in a supportive acute care environment with a focus on medical-surgical telemetry nursing.