Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
Olaro
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48 hours (can approve 40 hours for time off)
Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday

Unit Description

• 28-bed high acuity medical-surgical acute care unit specializing in post-operative care
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:4
• Care team includes Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN competency for high acuity med-surg/telemetry unit
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, Chemo, etc.) not required for this specialty unless otherwise specified
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams required as applicable
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 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 required; BSN preferred, ASN accepted if no BSN
• Official transcript acceptable; photocopy of diploma not accepted
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet physical demands of position
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no declinations/exemptions)
  • 2-step TB test or Qgold (Tspot not accepted); chest x-ray if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer; no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody positive titer or antigen titer as per protocol
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer; declination accepted but must be documented)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (no exemptions)
• Fingerprinting required for Behavioral Health candidates only
• Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check required only for Behavioral Health or specific unit candidates

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluation
• Completed employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Release authorization, TB screening, and traveler compliance forms must be completed prior to start
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if needed
• Latex allergy questionnaire required if applicable

Additional Notes

• Orientation includes pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment with remediation if needed
• Facility may require additional certifications or documentation based on unit assignment
• Radiation badges are not provided for new candidates; existing badge holders will be grandfathered

This position offers 36 or 48 hours per week with flexibility for time off approval. The role is night shift focused in a high acuity med-surg telemetry environment requiring strong clinical skills and Epic experience.