Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Fishersville, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Fishersville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Unit: 32-bed medical/surgical unit focused on new technologies and innovative nursing practices
• Floating: Position requires floating to cover staffing needs occasionally
• Scheduling: Staff assigned to groups for self-scheduling, rotated weekly
• Holiday Rotation: Must work one summer and one winter holiday during assignment; if multiple holidays occur, expect to work proportionally (e.g., if two holidays, work one)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check (including SSN trace, counties, state, nationwide, sex offender registry) within 30 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
  • Virginia State Police background check performed by facility
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (includes marijuana; zero tolerance policy)
• Immunizations & Health:

  • Tdap vaccine within past 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or chest X-ray if positive TB)
  • MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Annual flu vaccination during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed with facility-specific forms)
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual N95 fit test required (3M 1870+ preferred); onsite testing available
• References: 2 professional references required
• Employment Application/Resume: Current and required
• Skills Checklist: Required and updated annually

Orientation & Facility Policies

• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgement and various facility-specific policy reviews and sign-offs (e.g., confidentiality, social media, dress code, masking, compliance)
• Candidates must complete multiple facility-specific forms prior to start (e.g., demographic info, medical/work history, workplace wellness consent)
• Facility requires review and initialing of standards of appearance, conduct, and dress code guidance
• Candidates must complete patient care disclosure and policy/procedure acknowledgements before starting

Additional Notes

• On the first day, the RN will take drug screening at Employee Health and then leave; first shift begins the following day
• Candidates must be prepared to float to other units as needed
• The unit uses advanced equipment including Hercules beds and embraces innovative nursing practices

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of medical-surgical experience who are comfortable working night shifts, floating, and participating in holiday rotations. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.