Intermediate Care/Telemetry Float Registered Nurse
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (IMC Float Position)

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

Job Description

• Float position with assignments to Intermediate Care Unit (IMC), Telemetry 1 (cardiac), Telemetry 2 (non-cardiac), and Med/Surg units.
• Med Surg experience required to float.
• Every Other Week (EOW) schedule, no call required.
• Intermediate care unit focused on pulmonary, cardiac, and trauma patients.
• Patient population includes those needing advanced airway management (tracheostomies, ventilators, high flow O2, BIPAP), cardiac drips, chest tubes, and Zephyr Valves.
• Conditions treated include acute and chronic pulmonary issues, CHF, MI, unstable angina, pericardial disease, cardiac drug toxicity, pacemaker/ICD management, therapeutic catheterization, dysrhythmias, and continuous cardiac medication infusions.
• Unit also includes med/surg overflow patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Intermediate Care experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Direct Observation Unit (DOU), and Stepdown units
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Central Line care management
• PICC Line management
• Heparin protocols
• Ability to manage and titrate cardiac drips
• Adherence to isolation precautions

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for IMC/Telemetry roles. (No conflicting data to override this.)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Vaccination & Health Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• Medical or religious flu vaccine exemptions allowed with proper documentation and approval.
• Adult TDAP vaccine required.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or positive titer or signed declination required.
• Other immunizations required or preferred: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccines).
• Fit mask test within last 12 months required.
• Negative 11-panel drug screen within 30 days of start required.

Additional Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation.
• Government issued photo ID required.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification.
• Completion of core competencies and safety manuals annually.
• Completion of facility-specific documents and policies prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, dress code, parking, code of ethics).
• Physical exam within one year attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluation.
• Skills checklist and performance evaluations as applicable.

Work Environment & Notes

• EOW schedule (every other week).
• No call required.
• Float to multiple units including IMC, Telemetry, and Med/Surg.
• Intermediate care unit with complex patient population requiring advanced nursing skills.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong telemetry and intermediate care skills who are comfortable floating across multiple units and managing complex cardiac and pulmonary patients.