Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Location: Chesapeake, VA
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 4/14/2026
Salary: $2688/weekly

Weekly Hours: 48
Shift: Days

Job Details

Job Title

  • Registered Nurse – MedSurg Telemetry

Location

  • Chesapeake, VA

Schedule / Job Type

  • Full-time, 13-week contract with potential extension
  • Days, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours per shift

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality patient care to neurology/stroke and telemetry patients in a MedSurg and Telemetry unit
  • Start IVs and interpret telemetry readings accurately
  • Collaborate with healthcare team to monitor and respond to patient needs
  • Document patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records (Epic proficiency required)
  • Assist with patient education and discharge planning as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Active VA or Compact Nursing license in hand (no exceptions)
  • Clear background and license (no hits or prior issues)
  • BLS and ACLS certifications via American Heart Association
  • NIHSS certification required at the time of submission
  • Epic EMR system proficiency
  • Minimum of 2 years recent travel/nursing experience in a similar setting
  • Ability to work a 12-hour day shift (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
  • Must include current NURSYS report and Qualivis Cover Sheet with RTO details

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Experience with neurology or stroke patient care within the past 2 years
  • Experience with IV starts and telemetry interpretation in a hospital setting
  • Previous travel nursing experience preferred

Additional Requirements

  • Auto-confirmed offer upon submission for qualified candidates
  • Shift-specific EKG testing required for certain units; must pass with 80% or higher (no remediation or study material provided)
  • Travel compliance: Candidates’ permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility; current address must be included with profile
  • CRH fit testing: No PAPR accommodations; candidates with fit test issues will be ineligible

Facility Address
736 Battlefield Boulevard North, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Apply Now

Career Consultation

Didn't find the job you were looking for? Schedule a free career consultation with one of our recruiters.

Share this job

Related Jobs

Registered Nurse Home Health

Charlottesville, VA
Travel - Days
$2352/weekly
Apply Now

Tech MRI

Chesapeake, VA
Travel - Days
$2520/weekly
Apply Now

Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Chesapeake, VA
Travel - Nights
$2142/weekly
Apply Now
premier healthcare staffing agency

The iDEAL Experience

At iDEAL Hire, we’re educators, clinicians, and industry experts who understand the work because we’ve lived it. Some of us have taught in classrooms or cared for patients; others bring decades of experience shaping the healthcare and education staffing world.

That blend of real-world perspective and deep industry insight drives how we serve — connecting mission-driven professionals with schools and facilities nationwide to improve outcomes and strengthen communities.

Proudly 100% Women-Owned (WBENC) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified, iDEAL Personnel Services is built on diversity, integrity, and the belief that connecting people and creating a path to thrive together is at the heart of all we do.