Planet Healthcare is hiring: Tele | RN in Norfolk

Overview

Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) - Locum Tenens position in Norfolk, Virginia. This role is in a leading medical-surgical unit with telemetry focus and serves diverse patient populations.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join a team delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced setting. This is a locum tenens assignment with an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient care in Norfolk.

Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Norfolk, VA (zip code 23507)
• Healthcare Setting: Surgery Unit 1 – Med/Surg with Telemetry
• Employment Type: Travel RN (Locum Tenens)
• Start Date: October 13, 2025
• End Date: April 13, 2026
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:6-7
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2020–$2070

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license
• Minimum 1 year of recent clinical experience in Telemetry or Med/Surg
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, clinical assessment, and critical thinking skills
• Experience with diverse patient populations preferred

Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and vital signs in the telemetry unit
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans
• Provide patient education and emotional support to patients and families
• Document patient care in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

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Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.