Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float RN
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Float Registered Nurse

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• MS float position (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry float)
• Locals allowed
• EPIC system experience required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Stroke education required

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for float RN roles
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications & Training Requirements

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA, ARC, Military & American Safety & Health Institute; online CPR NOT accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required for CCU, ER, ICU, MICU, Tele specialties (including float positions)
• NIH Stroke Certification required for all inpatient RNs (except OR and PICC); must be updated annually
• Stroke education CEUs required annually, hours vary by unit (e.g., ICU, Neuro ICU, MICU, Step down = 6 hours; ER, PACU, Interventional = 4 hours; Med Surg, Labor and Delivery = 1 hour)
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Medication) administered during orientation
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required within one year of start date
• Competency exams as applicable to specialty/profession

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually
• Fingerprinting via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check (effective 7/15/2025)
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Valid and current driver’s license required for Home Health & Hospice positions (not applicable here)
• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Drug screen within last 12 months
• TB screening: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within last 12 months; if positive, clearance letter required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented exemption for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/1-3/31) with strict deadlines; medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval
  • COVID vaccine series preferred

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge meeting specific guidelines (recent, professional, neutral background, no hats/headphones, etc.)
• Completion and signing of confidentiality agreement, scrub color policy, safety brochure, dress code policy, drug-free policy, and hand washing hygiene policy prior to start
• References: 2 professional references required
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• Orientation includes computer-based learning (CBL) with multiple attempts allowed for passing required tests
• Stroke CEUs must be completed via Relias platform
• NIH Stroke Certificates and stroke education CEUs must be updated annually regardless of certificate expiration dates
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with experience in medical-surgical and telemetry units, comfortable with EPIC, and who holds current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke certifications. Stroke education and competency testing are mandatory, with a contract length of approximately 13 weeks.