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Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Chesapeake, VA

Travel RN opportunity in Chesapeake, Virginia for an experienced Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse to join a high-volume post-surgical hospital team.

Join a high-volume post-surgical medical-surgical telemetry unit in Chesapeake, Virginia. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative hospital setting, with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:7. Located in Coastal Virginia, Chesapeake provides easy access to Virginia Beach and Norfolk, along with scenic hiking trails and more than 20 waterways for outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry
• Unit: Post-surgical unit serving high-volume urology and GYN surgical populations
• Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 18, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: Typically 3 shifts per week; 4-shift schedules may also be available based on unit needs
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend during the assignment
• Holiday Requirement: Travelers must work two of the three winter holidays that fall within the contract
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours, including required pre-start modules

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent, relevant medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
• Active Virginia or Compact Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification
• Recent experience with Epic electronic health records
• Demonstrated ability to safely manage a typical 1:7 patient ratio
• Strong telemetry interpretation skills, including rhythm identification and interval measurements
• Successful completion of the required telemetry assessment with a score of at least 80%; one attempt is provided
• Must be comfortable working nights, weekends, holidays, and in a floating or shared-scheduling environment as needed
• Permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the assignment location for travel nursing consideration
• Current influenza vaccination is required; permitted medical or religious exemptions and declinations may be considered

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from surgical procedures
• Care for patients with urologic and GYN surgical diagnoses in a high-volume post-surgical setting
• Monitor cardiac rhythms through bedside and remote telemetry systems and promptly identify changes in patient condition
• Manage continuous bladder irrigation, surgical drains, wound care, and wound vac therapy
• Administer medications and treatments, including heparin protocols, IV insulin protocols, PCA therapy, and oxygen therapy
• Perform peripheral and central line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, and IV initiation and maintenance
• Provide tracheostomy, feeding tube, renal failure, isolation precaution, and other specialized patient care as indicated
• Collaborate with rapid response teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, IV teams, radiology, social services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team
• Recognize clinical deterioration and activate appropriate rapid response or emergency interventions

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Telemetry travel nursing opportunity in Chesapeake, Virginia, and join a collaborative hospital care team.

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.