Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Chesapeake, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12 or 4x12 Hours (19:00–07:30) | Onsite | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays within the contract are expected

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry / Oncology and Vascular Access unit
• Manage a patient assignment with a typical ratio of 1:7
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms including sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and pacing
• Document accurately and efficiently using Epic EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient outcomes
• Complete required pre-start orientation modules prior to first day

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of recent, relevant Medical Surgical / Telemetry RN experience
• Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required — no exceptions
• Must pass an EKG/telemetry written test with a score of 80% or higher prior to start; one attempt is given with no remediation available
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; address verification required prior to offer acceptance

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience in oncology or vascular access nursing
• Strong telemetry rhythm interpretation skills, including interval measurements and complex rhythm identification

Why Join Us

• Work in a coastal Virginia community with easy access to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation
• Overtime may be available for candidates on a 4x12 schedule, paid after 48 hours