Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• 26-bed acute care unit
• Diverse patient population: 90% post-surgical (General Surgery and Trauma), 10% medical diagnoses
• All rooms equipped for cardiac monitoring, capnography/end-tidal CO2 monitoring, and continuous pulse oximetry

Schedule & Shift Details

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Labor Day weekend off cannot be approved
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Up to 40 hours can be approved for time off

Required Experience & Skills

• Specialty: Registered Nurse

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Ability to adhere to UVA's float policy

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• Federal exclusions and sanctions checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG) within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Child abuse registry check required if assigned to behavioral health or specific units (processed within 45 days prior to start)
• Fingerprinting required for behavioral health candidates; must be completed prior to start
• Education verification through third-party vendor
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Facility-specific compliance documents and screenings required prior to start

Health & Physical Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet job demands (physician/PA/NP signature required)
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive TB test
• Fit testing for patient-facing clinical roles (completed onsite if required)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• No block scheduling guarantee
• Must be able to work every other weekend and holiday as scheduled
• Candidates with Virginia license pending may apply

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity acute care setting with a focus on post-surgical and trauma patients, requiring strong clinical skills and familiarity with Epic EHR.