Oncology/Med-Surg/Telemetry/Vascular Access RN
Chesapeake, VA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)

Job Description

• Unit: 5 East - Oncology/MedSurg/Tele & Vascular Access
• Shift: Nights, weekdays, every other weekend (EOW), float, and holidays within contract
• Schedule Options: 3x12 or 4x12 shifts (overtime after 48 hours)
• Patient Ratios: 1:7
• Facility cannot accommodate blocked schedule requests on this unit
• Must be proficient in EPIC (no exceptions)
• Required Skills: IV start, telemetry interpretation

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA only)
• ACLS as applicable
• Pass/Fail EKG/Medication testing required at orientation (80% minimum score, one attempt only)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Primary source verification of state license
• NIH Stroke Certification (for ICU, ER, MS/Tele, Stepdown units)
• Other certifications as applicable per unit

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Must run all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Zero tolerance for any background hits; any hit results in cancellation
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Fingerprinting required starting 1/1/2026 (Virginia VSP National Criminal Background Check)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit test for any N95 mask within 1 year of start (no PAPR allowed)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within past 10 years (required for certain units)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or Tspot) within 1 year of start; chest x-ray if history of positive TB
• Required titers within 10 years for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Varicella (or declination, depending on unit)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (or approved exemption with mask requirement)
• COVID vaccine preferred but not required; documentation collected if available

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 professional references
• Complete employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Passport-style photo for badge (shoulders up, front facing, plain background)
• Various facility-specific acknowledgements and forms required within specified timeframes

Important Notes

• Facility will not consider any candidate with license or background hits
• Candidates must be able to pass all required screenings and certifications before start
• No blocked schedules allowed on this unit
• Candidates must be comfortable with patient ratios of 1:7
• Prior travel experience preferred but not mandatory

This position offers an opportunity to work in a coastal Virginia location with access to outdoor activities and waterways. The role requires strong clinical skills in oncology, med-surg, telemetry, and vascular access nursing within a fast-paced environment.