Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a 26-bed Acute Care Unit with a diverse patient population, primarily General Surgery and Trauma patients.
• Post-surgical patients comprise 90% of the unit; remaining 10% have medical diagnoses.
• All rooms equipped for cardiac monitoring, capnography/end-tidal CO2 monitoring, and continuous pulse oximetry.
• Night shift position.
• Start date: 02/16 only.
• Shift length: 36 or 48 hours.
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed.
• Work schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday.
• Up to 40 hours can be approved for time off.
• Must adhere to the facility’s float policy.
• Candidates can submit with a Virginia nursing license pending.
• Epic electronic health record experience required.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not required.
• State nursing license (Virginia) required or pending.
• Education verification: BSN preferred; ASN required if BSN not held.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and others as per facility policy.
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl).
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (positive required or antigen titer if antibody low/negative)
  • Varicella vaccination or titer (declination accepted but required for clearance)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no exemptions or declinations accepted)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year or more typical for acute care trauma/surgical nursing roles.
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Additional Requirements & Information

• Must complete facility-specific documents and screenings prior to start (e.g., professional appearance guidelines, TB screening, release authorization).
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions.
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands required, updated annually.
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required.
• Skills checklist and competency exams required and must be updated annually.
• Float policy adherence mandatory.
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if needed.
• Some certifications (e.g., PALS, TNCC, NRP) are preferred or required depending on unit assignment but not explicitly required for this position.

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital setting with a focus on trauma and post-surgical care.
• Night shift with block scheduling not guaranteed.
• Diverse patient population requiring cardiac and respiratory monitoring.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with acute care experience, comfortable working nights in a trauma/surgical environment, and familiar with Epic EHR. The role requires flexibility with scheduling and adherence to strict facility compliance and credentialing standards.