RN MedSurg Telemetry
Chesapeake, VA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,924/weekOverview
- Start Date05/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - MedSurg Telemetry (Nights)
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Job Summary
Seeking a Registered Nurse for MedSurg Telemetry unit on night shifts. The position involves caring for neurology/stroke patients with a patient ratio of 1:7. Shift options include 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (overtime after 48 hours). Work schedule includes nights, weekdays, every other weekend (EOW), float, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Virginia
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience within the last year
- Experience with neurology and stroke patients
- IV start proficiency
- Proficient in Epic electronic medical record system
Patient Care Details
- Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 7 patients
- Unit: MedSurg Telemetry (MS/Tele)
- Night shift with variable schedules including holidays and float
Compliance and Background
- Zero tolerance for any license or background issues
- 7-year criminal background check required within 1 year of start, updated annually
- Must provide all required documentation including current NURSYS report and Qualivis Cover Sheet
- Fingerprinting required (Virginia VSP National Criminal Background Check) effective 1/1/2026
- Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
- Physical exam within 12 months, updated annually
- Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year, updated annually (PAPR not allowed)
- Required immunizations and titers:
- TDAP (within 10 years, no exemptions accepted)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella titers or boosters as applicable
- Seasonal flu vaccination required or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
- COVID vaccine preferred but not required
Additional Requirements
- Pass/fail EKG/medication competency testing at orientation (80% minimum, one attempt only)
- Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
- Color blindness testing (100% passing score required)
- Orientation safety manual acknowledgment
- Acknowledgment of pass/fail testing for cardiac monitor reading competence
- Proof of 2 professional references
- Completed employment application/resume
- Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
- Photo for badge (passport style, shoulders up, plain background)
Work Environment
- Located in Coastal Virginia, near Virginia Beach and Norfolk
- Outdoor activities and waterways nearby for lifestyle balance
Note: Candidates must be pre-closed on patient ratio and meet all compliance requirements before submission.
Employer
PRIDE Health
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Cons
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Chesapeake, VA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Chesapeake, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Chesapeake, VA is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Chesapeake experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 87°F and lows around 70°F.
- Winters are cool with average highs around 50°F and lows around 32°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chesapeake, VA.
- They can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.
- Chesapeake is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include bus services operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT).
- Chesapeake has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the region's pollen count.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Chesapeake offers a variety of restaurants serving local seafood and international cuisine.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing, hiking, and water activities in the outdoors.
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