Med Surg Telemetry RN
Chesapeake, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - MedSurg Telemetry

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)

Job Details

• Shift: Days, weekdays, every other weekend (EOW), float, holidays within contract
• Schedule Options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (overtime after 48 hours) — indicate preference
• Patient Ratio: 1:7
• Unit: Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Must be proficient in EPIC electronic health record system (no exceptions)
• Required skills: IV start, telemetry interpretation, experience with neurology/stroke patients

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (must be current)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience with neurology and stroke patients
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system

Background & Compliance

• Zero tolerance for any license or background issues
• 7-year criminal background check required within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Must provide current NURSYS report and Qualivis cover sheet including Return to Office (RTO) documentation
• Fingerprinting required (Virginia VSP National Criminal Background Check) effective 1/1/2026
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year (PAPR not allowed)
• Required immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (titers within 10 years)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or declination)
  • Varicella (titer or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (or approved exemption with mask requirement)
• COVID vaccine preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Pass/fail testing on EKG/medication competency (must score 80% or higher)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing (100% passing score required)
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Passport-style photo for badge prior to start
• Proof of 2 professional references
• Completed employment application/resume
• Job description acknowledgment and safety manual acknowledgment required

Notes

• Dayshift with a mix of weekdays, weekends, holidays, and float assignments
• Must be comfortable with neurology/stroke patient care and telemetry monitoring
• Strict compliance with all credentialing, background, and health requirements is mandatory for contract continuation

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