Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Richmond, Virginia
Chippenham Hospital

Travel RN Opportunity - Richmond, Virginia

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Richmond, VA
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in a hospital setting
• Licensure: Must have an active Virginia or Compact RN license at submission

Unit Information

• Unit: 6th Floor, Front Telemetry, Med Surg, Trauma
• Number of Beds: 33
• Number of Staff: 55
• Shift Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, Unit Secretary, 7-8 RNs, 2-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, Unit Secretary, 7-8 RNs, 2 PCTs
• Patient Ratios: 5 to 6 patients per nurse
• Typical Procedures:

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

  • EKG machines
  • Code cart
  • Welch Allyn vital signs machines
  • Vascular Doppler
  • Wound vacs
  • Cultura Link interpreting services
  • Carescape monitors for rhythm monitoring during push medications (e.g., metoprolol)
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech

Requirements

• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required
• Skills: Must pass Basic Rhythm test
• Preferred Experience: Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Personality Fit: High energy, positive attitude

Work Environment & Culture

• Dress Code: Navy scrubs; no cotton jackets allowed
• Recognition: Unit has received "Most Improved HCAHPS" and multiple Daisy Award nominations
• Facility Highlights: Level I trauma hospital with modern amenities including interactive whiteboards, virtual sitter rooms, and ongoing renovations featuring low profile showers and decorative tile

This role is ideal for RNs seeking a dynamic, well-supported telemetry and trauma unit with a positive culture and advanced technology in a Level I trauma center.