MedSurg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Chesapeake, VA
Olaro
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MedSurg Telemetry

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Night shift, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 48 hours

Job Description

• MedSurg Telemetry unit with patient ratios of 1:7.
• Work includes nights, weekdays, every other weekend (EOW), float, and holidays within the contract.
• Schedule options: 3x12 or 4x12 shifts (overtime after 48 hours).
• Must be proficient in EPIC electronic health record system (no exceptions).
• Required skills: IV start, telemetry interpretation.
• Experience working with neurology/stroke patients is mandatory.

Required Qualifications

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

Health and Background Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service.
• Background checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually.
  • Zero tolerance for any background or license hits.
  • 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), with specific instructions and deadlines.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year of start; PAPR masks are not allowed.
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or Tspot) within 1 year; annual testing required.
• Immunizations and titers required within 10 years or valid declinations for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (booster required if low/equivocal titer unless working outside Mother Baby/infants/peds)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within past 10 years (no exemptions accepted).
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually between October 31 and April 30; medical/religious exemptions allowed with mask requirement.
• COVID-19 vaccine preferred but not required; documentation collected if available.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.

Documentation and Compliance

• Passport-style photo (shoulders up, front-facing, plain background) required before start.
• Completion of unit-specific skills checklist annually.
• Proof of 2 professional references required.
• Complete employment application/resume required.
• Job description form specific to profession and unit must be completed.
• Various facility-specific acknowledgements and forms must be completed within specified timeframes (e.g., Pyxis acknowledgment, traveler information grid).
• TB questionnaire required if working longer than 1 year with the facility.
• Vehicle registration form required before start.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be pre-closed on patient ratio acceptance before submission.
• Overtime applies after 48 hours worked.
• Facility enforces strict compliance with all credentialing, licensing, and background requirements.
• Failure to meet any of the above requirements may result in contract cancellation or delay.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a coastal Virginia location with access to outdoor activities and waterways, ideal for healthcare professionals who enjoy an active lifestyle.