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

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Med Surg/Renal/Diabetes (5 West)
• Patient Ratio: 1:7
• Shift: Night (4x12 hours, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Schedule Options: 3x12 or 4x12 shifts (OT after 48 hours on 4x12)
• Rotation: Every Other Weekend (EOW), float, and holidays required within contract
• Electronic Health Record: EPIC proficiency required (no exceptions)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background:

  • Clean background with zero tolerance for any license or background hits
  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for renewals
• Identification: Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during work hours
• Fingerprinting: Required via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check
• Physical Exam: Within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Fit Mask: N95 fit test required within 1 year of start, updated annually (PAPR not allowed)
• Immunizations & Health:

  • Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or Tspot) within 1 year; annual TB testing required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within past 10 years (no exemptions accepted)
  • Titers required within 10 years for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella (boosters or declinations allowed based on unit)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination required annually (or approved exemption with mask requirement)
  • COVID vaccine preferred but not required; documentation collected if available
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• References: Proof of 2 professional references required
• Employment Application and Resume: Required
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific checklist required, updated annually
• Pass/Fail Testing:

  • EKG/Medication competency test required at orientation; must score 80% or higher (one attempt only)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for MS/Tele RNs
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required before start (specific requirements apply)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit a Qualivis Cover Sheet and current NURSYS report including all Return to Office (RTO) information
• Facility enforces strict compliance with all documentation and certification deadlines; failure to comply may result in assignment cancellation or delay
• Candidates must complete time-sensitive facility-specific documents within 48 hours of signing contract

This position offers an opportunity to work in a coastal Virginia location with access to outdoor activities and waterways, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.