Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Chesapeake, VA
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: Nights
Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (OT after 48 hours)
Patient Ratio: 1:7

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit with neurology/stroke patients.
• Must be proficient in EPIC electronic health record system (no exceptions).
• Skills required: IV starts, telemetry interpretation.
• Work includes nights, weekdays, every other weekend (EOW), float, and holidays within the contract.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience in MedSurg Tele nursing.
• Prior travel experience is required (explicitly stated).

Licensure & Certifications

• Must hold a valid Compact or Virginia nursing license.
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (must be current within 1 year and renewed annually)

Skills

• Experience working with neurology/stroke patients.
• Proficient in telemetry interpretation and IV starts.

Compliance & Documentation

• Zero tolerance for any license or background issues.
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Must provide proof of diploma/transcript.
• Fingerprinting required (Virginia VSP National Criminal Background Check) starting 1/1/2026.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Fit test for N95 mask required annually (PAPR not allowed).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Immunizations and titers required within 10 years or as specified:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for some units, preferred for others)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB must be updated annually.
• 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).
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually.
• Photo for badge (passport style, shoulders up, plain background).
• Completion of facility-specific documents including job description acknowledgment, Pyxis acknowledgment, and others as required.

Work Environment

• Located in Coastal Virginia, near Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
• Outdoor activities and waterways nearby for lifestyle balance.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced MedSurg Tele RN with neurology/stroke experience, requiring prior travel experience, EPIC proficiency, and multiple certifications. The position demands strict compliance with background checks, immunizations, and competency testing, with a night shift schedule and a 1:7 patient ratio.