Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry
Charlottesville, VA
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Unit: 27-bed General Medicine Unit

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Hours per week: 48 hours (option for 36 hours available)
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Every other weekend required
• Time off: Up to 40 hours can be approved for time off; unavailable on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day
• Patient population: Variety of disease processes involving Respiratory, Endocrine, Cardiac, Immune/Infectious Disease, and Renal systems
• Electronic Health Record: Must have Epic experience
• Float policy: Must adhere to facility float policy

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
  • Education verification through a third-party vendor; BSN preferred, ASN required if no BSN
  • Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit; facility will notify if needed
  • Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check required only for Behavioral Health or specific units (not applicable here)

• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet job demands
  • Immunizations and titers:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no exemptions allowed)
    • 2-step TB test or Qgold within required timeframes; chest x-ray if positive
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no declinations accepted for Measles)
    • Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer required or antigen titer if antibody low/negative
    • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but will not hold clearance
    • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions)
  • Drug screening: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl within 2 months of start, updated annually

• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Professional appearance guidelines acknowledgment
  • Release authorization form
  • TB screening form
  • Traveler compliance acknowledgment
  • Fit testing acknowledgment (if patient-facing role)

Orientation and Competency Testing

• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluation
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Radiation badges are no longer provided for new candidates; new hires must obtain badges from the facility if required
• Candidates with latex allergy must complete a specific questionnaire
• No time off approval on major holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day)
• Must be able to work every other weekend

This position offers a dynamic clinical environment caring for diverse adult medical patients with opportunities to develop skills across multiple body systems.