Travel Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Stroke Unit

Sentara Health

Travel Registered Nurse providing cardiac Med/Surg stroke care at Sentara Careplex Hospital. Monitoring telemetry patients and supporting stroke-center care on night shift.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeHampton • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing registered nursing care in a Medical/Surgical Cardiac Unit, with a focus on telemetry monitoring and patient assessment for advanced cardiac procedures. Holds a valid nursing license and certifications essential for acute care delivery in a fast-paced environment.

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Registered Nursing CareTelemetry MonitoringAcute Care Hospital ExperienceVirginia Nursing LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS)

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentCardiac CatheterizationStress TestingEchocardiographyNIH Stroke Scale

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Medical/Surgical Cardiac UnitCertified Primary Stroke CenterAcute Care FacilityNight Shift AvailabilityTravel Assignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide registered nursing care on the 24-bed Medical/Surgical Cardiac Unit
Care for patients on telemetry monitoring
Assess patients to determine the next step in their care, including cardiac catheterization, transfer for heart surgery, stress testing, or echocardiography
Work the third shift (nights) at Sentara Careplex Hospital
Support care delivery in a Certified Primary Stroke Center and technologically advanced acute care facility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in the Nursing Field required
Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
Basic Life Support (BLS)
NIH stroke scale
Two or more years of current acute care hospital RN experience
Night shift availability
14-week travel assignment

Benefits

Comp & perks

No benefits for the 14-week assignment
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Professional development and a continued employment philosophy