Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Petersburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Petersburg, Virginia

Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Petersburg, VA: Bring your Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience to a fast-paced acute care unit and make an immediate impact on adult and geriatric patients.

Bring your Med/Surg Telemetry expertise to a fast-paced, team-oriented unit in Petersburg, Virginia. This historic and welcoming community offers a convenient location with easy access to the greater Richmond region, local dining, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy a balanced lifestyle outside of work. If you thrive in a collaborative acute care environment and enjoy making an immediate impact, this travel nursing assignment could be a great fit.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry
• Location: Petersburg, Virginia 23805
• Start Date: August 31, 2026
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Schedule: Every other weekend and major holidays required
• Setting: Adult and geriatric Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Floating: May float to other Med/Surg Telemetry units as needed

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Virginia or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 1 year of recent RN experience required
• Minimum of 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience required
• Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• ACLS preferred at hire and required within 6 months
• Ability to pass an EKG exam at orientation
• Phlebotomy skills required
• Experience caring for patients on BiPAP, CPAP, trachs, chest tubes, and tube feeds
• CAPD experience preferred
• Must be comfortable caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Must live outside the local 50-mile radius

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care using the nursing process from assessment through evaluation
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition in a Med/Surg Telemetry environment
• Administer medications and treatments in alignment with nursing standards and clinical protocols
• Provide care coordination and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Care for patients with telemetry needs, pre/post hemodialysis needs, and CAPD support
• Support patients requiring respiratory therapies and advanced monitoring equipment
• Perform patient teaching and support families through education and reassurance
• Maintain accurate documentation and promote patient safety at all times
• Adapt quickly to changing patient needs while maintaining a calm, professional approach
• Contribute to a collaborative unit culture focused on quality, teamwork, and patient-centered care

Apply now to explore this Travel RN job in Petersburg, Virginia, and join a healthcare team that values clinical expertise, teamwork, and excellent patient care.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #509851. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

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