
Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Petersburg, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.64
- Weekly
- $2,075
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,900
This job pays about $57.64/hour — 28% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia ($45.00/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia right now
- 1,018 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia from 6 agencies, 15 of them in Petersburg.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $196/hour, median $56.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Virginia: $45.00/hour ($93,600/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($130/hour across 33 jobs).
Job description
Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Jobs – Cardiac Telemetry Contract in Petersburg, Virginia
Experienced Telemetry RN sought for a 13-week cardiac telemetry travel nursing contract in Petersburg, Virginia. Join a dedicated acute care team and provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who is confident caring for pre- and post-cardiac catheterization patients, individuals recovering from strokes, and patients experiencing atrial fibrillation or congestive heart failure exacerbations. Petersburg offers historic charm, a welcoming community, and convenient access to the greater Richmond area.
Telemetry RN Travel Job Details
- Location: Petersburg, Virginia
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
- Schedule: Days, 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
- Average Hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Unit: Cardiac telemetry and acute care
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
- Weekend and Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and major holidays
- Typical Assignment Ratio: Approximately 1:4; ratios may vary based on patient care needs
- Additional Scheduling Note: Floating to other medical-surgical units may be required
Telemetry Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a valid compact-state RN license
- At least 1 year of recent acute care RN experience
- At least 1 year of travel nursing or travel nurse experience
- Recent cardiac telemetry nursing experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications
- Successful completion of an EKG examination during orientation; study materials are available
- EPIC electronic health record experience preferred
- Ability to care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring, cardiac drips, oxygen therapy, chest tubes, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Ability to work on-site, manage changing priorities, and provide safe nursing care in a high-acuity acute care environment
- This travel nursing opportunity is intended for candidates who reside outside a 50-mile radius of the assignment location
Telemetry RN Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessments of cardiac telemetry and acute care patients
- Develop, implement, prioritize, and evaluate individualized nursing plans of care
- Monitor patients with atrial fibrillation, heart failure exacerbations, post-stroke conditions, and pre- or post-cardiac catheterization needs
- Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly using sound clinical judgment
- Administer medications and manage therapies according to current standards of practice and applicable policies
- Safely administer and monitor non-titratable infusions such as amiodarone, diltiazem, nitroglycerin, and heparin
- Provide care for patients with peripheral IVs, telemetry monitoring, oxygen therapy, and other clinical devices
- Monitor hemodynamic status and manage chest tubes, temporary pacing, and other advanced cardiac care needs as assigned
- Coordinate patient care with providers, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, medications, disease management, and recovery goals
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, privacy, and quality improvement throughout the care process
- Document care accurately in the electronic health record and communicate patient status during handoff
Apply now for this Telemetry RN travel contract in Petersburg, Virginia, and join a team delivering exceptional cardiac and acute care nursing.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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