Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Contract in Charlottesville, VA

Join a collaborative medical-surgical telemetry team in Charlottesville, Virginia, for a 13-week travel nursing contract. This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with telemetry experience who enjoys caring for diverse patient populations, managing complex medical needs, and working in a supportive hospital environment.

Located in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville offers a vibrant combination of historic charm, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community. Apply now to advance your travel nursing career in Virginia.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
• Schedule: Night shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Two of the three winter holidays
• Unit: 26-bed medical-surgical telemetry unit
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4 on days and weekends; 1:5 on nights
• Orientation: 24 hours

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license; a pending Virginia RN license may be considered if obtained before the required deadline
• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience
• Previous medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• Demonstrated experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and clinical management
• Experience with chest tubes, heparin protocols, insulin drips, renal failure, tracheostomy care, PCA pumps, and wound care or wound vacs
• Ability to care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Ability to float within the scope of practice as needed
• Previous charge nurse or high-acuity hospital experience preferred
• BSN and trauma experience preferred

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with respiratory and renal illnesses, diabetes, sepsis, cellulitis, infections, heart failure, sickle cell disease, and cystic fibrosis
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Administer and monitor nurse-driven heparin infusions and insulin drips using established protocols
• Manage telemetry, isolation precautions, IV therapies, tracheostomies, chest tubes, PCA pumps, and wound vacs
• Complete thorough assessments, medication administration, care planning, documentation, and patient education
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, and rapid response teams
• Prioritize care for a diverse patient assignment while maintaining safety, clinical quality, and compassionate communication
• Participate in required orientation, specialty training, and unit-based processes

Apply now for this medical-surgical telemetry travel nursing contract in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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.