Travel MS​/Tele RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2 years of experience and Epic charting experience at a teaching hospital.

• 26-bed acute care unit with a diverse patient population, primarily General Surgery and Trauma patients
• Post-surgical patients make up approximately 90% of the unit, with the remaining 10% having medical diagnoses
• All rooms equipped for cardiac monitoring, capnography/end-tidal CO2 monitoring, and continuous pulse oximetry
• Day shift, 4x12 hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:00
• 36 or 48 hours per week over a 13-week assignment
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required, including 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
• Must adhere to facility float policy within scope of practice

• Active VA or compact RN license required (pending license accepted if in hand by the Wednesday before start date)
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care
• IV therapy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral/PICC line management experience
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and telemetry remote monitoring
• Experience with wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions, and PPE
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration

• Provide direct patient care to a surgical and trauma patient population on a busy Med/Surg Tele unit
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• Maximum of 40 hours of RTO approved per 13-week contract, must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed to coordinate an appropriate start date
• Previous UVA permanent staff or travelers must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once that threshold is reached
• No radius rule applies for this unit
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-766389. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.