Telemetry Registered Nurse
Newport News, VA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – Telemetry Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Description

• 54-bed Cardiovascular telemetry unit divided into three 18-bed wings
• Cardiovascular Telemetry (CVT) patients also cared for in Overflow unit
• Flexible scheduling preferred
• Every other weekend required, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights
• Holiday shifts may be required during assignment

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year telemetry experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID and valid driver’s license (required for all Home Health & Hospice positions; may not apply here but have license ready)
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check within one year of start, updated annually; must cover all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Fingerprinting: Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check results required (effective 7/15/2025)
• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within last 12 months; if positive TB, clearance letter signed by physician required
• Drug screen within last 12 months
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or facility-specific declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/1–3/31) with hard documentation deadline; medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval
  • COVID vaccine series preferred; declination form accepted if no vaccine records available
• Photo for badge: Recent, professional headshot meeting specific facility criteria
• Confidentiality agreement, scrub color policy, safety brochure, dress code policy, drug-free policy, and hand washing hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Stroke education CEUs required annually (6 hours for telemetry/acute care units)
• Pass/fail testing (e.g., EKG/medication competency) administered during orientation
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required within one year of start date
• 2 professional references required
• Application/resume required

Additional Notes

• Locals allowed at the same rate
• Orientation includes computer-based learning with multiple attempts allowed for passing
• Scheduling includes every other weekend and possible holiday shifts
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements prior to start

This position is ideal for an RN with telemetry experience seeking a 13-week travel contract on a night shift in Virginia, with required certifications and compliance documentation in place.