Travel Telemetry / Surgical Floor RN

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Onancock, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/31/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 48 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 3
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring BLS certification and 2 years of experience, with EPIC charting experience needed

Details\n

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• 36-bed telemetry/surgical unit within a hospital setting
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• Patient ratio of 1:6
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• Night shift schedule with 4x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00
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• Floating may be requested based on facility needs
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• Uses Epic EMR system
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• Accepts local candidates at the same base rate
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Requirements\n

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• Active RN license (VA state license in hand or proof of compact license required)
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• Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), with Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
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• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications must be through the American Heart Association (AHA)
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• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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• Specialty experience within the last year required
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• 1 year of previous charge experience required
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• Epic charting experience preferred
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• Teaching hospital experience preferred
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• NIH and stroke education required
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• Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, and blood product administration
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• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes, and high flow nasal cannula preferred
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• Experience with wound care/wound vac, colostomy/ileostomy management, and feeding tube care preferred
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• Experience managing renal failure and pre/post hemodialysis patients preferred
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• Experience with cardiac monitoring and telemetry required
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• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols required
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• Social Security number required at time of consideration
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Additional Information\n

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• Provide direct patient care on a busy medical-surgical telemetry unit, including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
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• Manage patients with a variety of conditions including CVA, renal failure, and respiratory complications
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• Administer medications including heparin, insulin, and PCA as needed
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• Perform wound care, surgical drain management, and GI/GU related care as required
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• Candidates cannot work both travel and per diem contracts with this health system simultaneously
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• Prior permanent employees must have a 6-month gap in employment before being eligible for a travel assignment
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• RTO requests should be kept to a minimum, ideally no full calendar week off, with no more than 7 total days off during the assignment
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• All RTO requests must be submitted and approved prior to confirmation, with no additional requests approved after an offer is made
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• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position
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American Traveler Job ID #P-739480. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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