Registered Nurse Med-Surg/Telemetry
Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry (Night Shift)

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Night, 4x12 hour shifts (19:00 - 7:30)
Hours per Week: 48 hours

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Unit: 5 East - Oncology/MedSurg/Telemetry & Vascular Access
• Patient ratio: 1:7
• Schedule includes nights, weekdays, every other weekend (EOW), float, and holidays within contract
• OT paid after 48 hours
• Facility cannot accommodate blocked schedule requests on this unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• Proficient with Epic electronic health record system

Background & Compliance

• Zero tolerance for any license or background hits; candidates with any hits will not be considered
• 7-year criminal background check required within 1 year of start, updated annually
• 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)
• Must provide current NURSYS report and Qualivis Cover Sheet including Return to Office (RTO) information
• No RN candidates with permanent address less than 50 miles from facility will be considered
• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Pass/fail EKG competency test at orientation (minimum 80% score, one attempt only)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required (except Mother-Baby, Couplet Care, Postpartum)
• Color blindness test (100% passing score required; retake allowed once)
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required
• Acknowledgment of pass/fail testing required for MS/Telemetry and related units

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Fit test for any N95 mask within 1 year of start; facility does not allow PAPR
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or Tspot) within 1 year; annual testing required
• Immunizations/titers required within 10 years or documented declination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (booster required if low/equivocal titer)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within past 10 years for certain units (not applicable here)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually by October 31 or approved exemption with mask-wearing
• COVID-19 vaccine preferred but not required; documentation collected if available
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start

Documentation & Onboarding

• Passport-style photo (shoulders up, front-facing, plain background) required before start
• Completion of unit-specific job description and skills checklist annually
• Proof of 2 professional references required
• Complete employment application/resume required
• Candidate information grid and Pyxis acknowledgment must be completed promptly after signing contract
• National Criminal Record Request Form must be signed within 72 hours of contract signing

Additional Notes

• Candidates must indicate shift preference (3x12 or 4x12) when applying
• Facility requires strict adherence to all compliance and documentation deadlines
• No blocked schedules allowed on this unit
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory for this role

This position offers an opportunity to work in a coastal Virginia location with access to outdoor activities and waterways, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.