Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Chesapeake, VA
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia (Coastal Virginia region, near Virginia Beach and Norfolk) Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Unit: 5 East - Oncology/MedSurg/Tele & Vascular Access Shift: Night, 19:00 to 07:30 (12 hours per day, 48 hours per week) Schedule Options: 3x12s or 4x12s (candidate's preferred schedule must be indicated at submission) Patient Ratio: Typically 1:7

Assignment Expectations

• Every other weekend, floating, and holidays within the contract are required.
• Floating scope is not specified in the source.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of two years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience.
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Experience with Epic.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Driver's license required for address verification before offer acceptance.
• NIH Stroke Certification required for MS/Tele (6W). Must be completed within 1 year of start and renewed annually.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for MedSurg units. Given onsite on day one with only one attempt to pass. Failure results in cancellation of the assignment. Passing score is 80% unless an Angoff score is listed. A basic EKG exam completion is preferred, but any level is acceptable.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for Tele and MS/Tele.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgement required.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (not required annually).
• Negative PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-spot within 1 year of start, renewed annually. Candidates with a past positive must provide a QGold or T-spot within 1 year, a chest X-ray within 1 year, and a TB questionnaire.
• Physician statement of good physical health within 12 months of start (not required annually).
• Measles, mumps, and rubella titers within 10 years. Low or equivocal titers require 1 booster, or an MMR declination (allowed for specialties not caring for infants or pediatrics).
• Hepatitis B titer within 10 years or declination.
• Varicella titer within 10 years. Low or equivocal titers require 1 booster, or a varicella declination.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required from 10/31 through 4/30 (2026-27 season), or an approved exemption. Receipts are not accepted as proof.
• N95 fit test within 1 year prior to start, renewed annually. Must pass using an accepted mask model. PAPR is not permitted. Failure to pass the fit test ends the contract.
• Color blind test requires a 100% score (retakes allowed; two failures require facility approval to start).
• Government-issued photo ID, carried during all hours of service.
• Passport-style badge photo (shoulders up, front facing, plain background) required before start.
• Proof of 2 references.
• Complete employment application or resume.
• Unit-specific skills checklist, updated annually.
• Background checks:

  • 7-year criminal check, updated annually.
  • Zero tolerance for background hits. Any hit results in cancellation.
  • Virginia VSP fingerprint check (confirmed appointment is sufficient for initial clearance).
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated for each renewal or extension.
• E-Verify required for direct placements.
• Residence within 50 miles of the facility is not accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel experience.
• Basic EKG exam completion (see above).

Additional Requirements and Notes

• Certifications listed as applicable, not required for this unit unless specified: ACLS (AHA only, as applicable), PALS (AHA only, required for ED and PACU, not this unit), NRP (as applicable), TNCC (as applicable).
• COVID-19 vaccine is preferred but not required.
• Flu exemptions (medical or religious) are permitted, require the facility exemption form, and require a mask at all times.
• Performance evaluation required if the candidate has previously worked with the facility for at least 1 year.
• Paperwork due within 48 hours of signing: traveler information grid (time sensitive).
• Pyxis acknowledgment required for RNs (completed by DocuSign or wet signature).
• Vehicle registration form due before start.
• Latex allergy form required only if the candidate has a latex allergy.
• Job description, cover sheet, and time-off requests required for submission.