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Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)

Shift: Days, weekdays, every other weekend (EOW), float, holidays within contract
Schedule Options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (overtime after 48 hours) — indicate preference
Patient Ratio: 1:7
Unit: Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MS/Tele)
Must be proficient in EPIC electronic health record system (no exceptions)
Required skills: IV start, telemetry interpretation, experience with neurology/stroke patients

Valid RN license in Virginia
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
Experience with neurology and stroke patients
Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system

Zero tolerance for any license or background issues
7-year criminal background check required within 1 year of start, updated annually
Must provide current NURSYS report and Qualivis cover sheet including Return to Office (RTO) documentation
Fingerprinting required (Virginia VSP National Criminal Background Check) effective 1/1/2026
Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
Physical exam within 12 months, updated annually
Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year (PAPR not allowed)
Required immunizations and titers:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (titers within 10 years)
- Hepatitis B (titer or declination)
- Varicella (titer or declination)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (or approved exemption with mask requirement)
COVID vaccine preferred but not required

Dayshift with a mix of weekdays, weekends, holidays, and float assignments
Must be comfortable with neurology/stroke patient care and telemetry monitoring
Strict compliance with all credentialing, background, and health requirements is mandatory for contract continuation

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

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ADDRESS736 Battlefield Boulevard NorthChesapeake, VA 23320

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Chesapeake, VA is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing good value for residents.

Weather

Chesapeake experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 87°F and lows around 70°F.
Winters are cool with average highs around 50°F and lows around 32°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chesapeake, VA.
They can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.

Transportation

Chesapeake is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
Public transportation options include bus services operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT).

Demographics

Things to Do

Chesapeake offers a variety of restaurants serving local seafood and international cuisine.
The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and live music venues.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing, hiking, and water activities in the outdoors.

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