Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN (Neurology/Stroke)
Chesapeake, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – MS/Tele (Night Shift) – Chesapeake, Virginia

Job Details

• Location: Chesapeake, Virginia (Coastal Virginia area near Virginia Beach and Norfolk)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Unit: Medical-Surgical Telemetry with Neurology/Stroke focus
• Patient Ratio: 1:7

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with neurology/stroke patients
• One completed travel nursing assignment
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Proficiency with Epic electronic medical record system

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Option for 3x12 or 4x12 shifts (overtime after 48 hours)
• Every other weekend, float, and holiday shifts required within contract
• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Zero tolerance for any license or background hits; candidates must have clean background checks
• 7-year criminal background check required, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Fingerprinting required via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check (VSP)
• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during work hours
• Proof of diploma or transcript required
• Completion of a skills checklist specific to the unit, updated annually
• Proof of 2 professional references required
• Complete employment application/resume required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if history of positive TB, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year, updated annually (PAPR not allowed)
• Required immunizations or titers within 10 years for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Varicella (or declination except for Mother-Baby/infants/peds units)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within past 10 years for certain units (Mother Baby, L&D, Nursery, ER)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (or approved exemption with mask requirement)
• COVID-19 vaccine preferred but not required; documentation collected if available
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start

Testing & Competency

• Pass/fail EKG/medication competency testing required at orientation; must score 80% or higher on EKG test (one attempt only)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for MS/Tele RNs prior to orientation
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness test required; must pass with 100% (retake allowed once)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required
• Acknowledgment of pass/fail testing required for RNs on this unit

Documentation & Onboarding

• Passport-style photo (shoulders up, front facing, plain background) required before start
• Completion of facility-specific forms including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Pyxis acknowledgment (for RNs)
  • Fingerprinting guide compliance
  • National Criminal Record Request form signed within 72 hours of contract signing
  • Vehicle registration form before start
  • TB questionnaire if applicable
  • Latex allergy form if applicable
  • COVID-19 and flu exemption forms if applicable

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with neurology/stroke and telemetry skills who meet strict compliance and certification requirements and are comfortable working night shifts with a 1:7 patient ratio.