Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Unit with 17 beds, nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Patient population includes transfers from Emergency Department, Medical ICU, clinics, outside hospitals, and nursing facilities
• Wide range of medical diagnoses: diabetes, sickle cell crisis, COPD exacerbations, ESRD with pulmonary hypertension, wounds, drains, tubes, etc.
• Day shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Scheduling: Every other weekend; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Time off: Up to 40 hours can be approved (except around Labor Day)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Valid Driver's License

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN competency required
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (required)
• ACLS (preferred)
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, Chemotherapy, etc.) may be required depending on unit assignment but are not specified for this role
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during work hours
• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification: BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN
• Official transcript acceptable; photocopy of diploma not accepted
• Fingerprinting required for Behavioral Health and certain units; otherwise may be required on a case-by-case basis
• Abuse registry search required only for Behavioral Health and specific units
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs within 30 days of start
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist and competency exams must be updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet job demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (Tdap after age 11, no exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations allowed for measles
• Hepatitis B: Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required; if low/negative, additional antigen titer required
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but must be documented
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually during flu season (no exemptions)
• 10-panel drug screen including marijuana and fentanyl within 2 months of start, updated annually

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and initial professional appearance guidelines
• Complete release authorization and employee health screening forms prior to start
• Fit testing for patient-facing roles completed onsite if required
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Compliance with traveler policies and documentation submission required

Notes

• This position offers 36 or 48 hours per week with flexibility on time off except around Labor Day
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Fingerprinting and abuse registry checks have specific timelines and may delay start if not completed
• Candidates with latex allergy must complete a specific questionnaire

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position.