Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Chesapeake, VA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - MedSurg Tele (Virginia, Chesapeake)

Job Details

• Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
• Shift: Days (3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts; OT after 48 hours)
• Patient Ratio: 1:7
• Unit: Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Schedule Includes: Nights, weekdays, every other weekend (EOW), float, holidays within contract

Required Qualifications

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

Compliance & Background

• Zero tolerance for any license or background issues; candidates must have clean background checks
• 7-year criminal background check required, updated within 1 year of start
• Various federal and state background screenings required (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Fingerprinting required (Virginia VSP National Criminal Background Check) to be completed within the first week of contract start
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start

Required Documentation & Testing

• Proof of 2 professional references
• Completed employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist (updated annually)
• Pass/fail EKG/medication competency testing at orientation (must score 80% or higher)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness test (100% passing score required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year of start (facility does not allow PAPR)
• Immunizations and titers within 10 years or documented declinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for certain units)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB must be updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (or approved medical/religious exemption with mask-wearing)
• COVID-19 vaccine preferred but not required; documentation collected if available

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit a passport-style photo meeting specific requirements before start
• Must complete facility-specific acknowledgment forms and safety manuals
• Candidates must include a current NURSYS report and Qualivis cover sheet with all required Return to Office (RTO) documentation
• Candidates must be pre-closed on patient ratio before submission

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for experienced MedSurg Telemetry RNs with strong neurology/stroke patient care skills and EPIC proficiency, located in Coastal Virginia.