Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry Job in Petersburg, Virginia

Join a dynamic Med/Surg Telemetry nursing team in Petersburg, VA and bring your acute care experience to a fast-paced, patient-centered travel RN opportunity. This contract offers the chance to work in a supportive mixed medical-surgical telemetry unit serving adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Petersburg is a welcoming historic community with easy access to the greater Richmond region, making this an excellent choice for Virginia travel nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Location: Petersburg, Virginia
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Unit: Med/Surg Telemetry
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, every other weekend and major holidays required
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Patient Population: Adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Unit Size: 30 beds
• Additional Notes: Floating to other Med/Surg Tele units may be required based on department needs

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in the state of Virginia or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience required
• Minimum of 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• BLS certification required
• Ability to pass EKG testing at orientation
• Experience in Med/Surg Telemetry required
• CAPD experience preferred
• Experience caring for patients on BiPAP, CPAP, trachs, chest tubes, and tube feeds preferred
• Phlebotomy experience required
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, fast-moving hospital environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate patient care using the nursing process
• Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor patient status throughout the shift
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with clinical standards and policy
• Care for patients with telemetry needs, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions
• Support pre- and post-hemodialysis care and manage CAPD patients as needed
• Provide care for patients requiring BiPAP, CPAP, tracheostomy support, chest tubes, and tube feeding
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and families on care plans, treatments, and recovery goals
• Document care accurately and maintain high standards of patient safety
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately

Why You’ll Love This Travel RN Opportunity

• Competitive weekly pay for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry nurses
• Chance to build travel nursing experience in a respected acute care setting
• Supportive environment for RN professionals seeking growth in medical-surgical telemetry
• Convenient location near Richmond, with access to culture, dining, and local amenities

Apply now to join this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nurse position in Petersburg, Virginia, and take the next step in your healthcare career.

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.