Telemetry Registered Nurse
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Telemetry Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Description

• 54-bed Cardiovascular telemetry unit divided into three 18-bed wings
• Cardiovascular Telemetry (CVT) patients also cared for in Overflow unit
• Flexible scheduling preferred
• Every other weekend required, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights
• Holiday shifts may be required during assignment

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year telemetry experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Valid driver’s license required for Home Health & Hospice positions (not applicable here)
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check within the last year, updated annually
• Fingerprinting: Virginia VSP National Criminal Background Check results required starting 7/15/2025 (for tracking)
• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility policy, updated as required
• Drug screen within last 12 months
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or facility-specific declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/1–3/31) unless approved medical or religious exemption
  • COVID vaccine series preferred; declination form accepted if no vaccine records available
• Photo for badge: Recent, professional headshot meeting facility specifications
• Facility-specific agreements and policies to be reviewed and signed prior to start (confidentiality, dress code, safety, drug-free policy, hand hygiene)
• Stroke education CEUs required annually (via Relias) with hours depending on unit type (6 hours for ICU/Neuro ICU/MICU/Step down; 4 hours for ER/PACU/Interventional; 1 hour for Med Surg/Labor and Delivery)
• Pass/fail testing (e.g., EKG/medication competency) administered during orientation
• Medication and competency exams required within one year of start date
• 2 professional references required
• Employment application/resume required

Additional Notes

• Locals are allowed to apply at the same rate as travelers
• Orientation includes computer-based learning with multiple attempts allowed for passing
• Scheduling flexibility and weekend/night availability are critical for this role

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular telemetry environment with a structured night shift schedule and requires adherence to comprehensive credentialing and compliance standards.