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 if holidays fall during assignment

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year telemetry experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross (current, in-person or equivalent; online CPR not accepted)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross (current, in-person or equivalent; online CPR not accepted)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Completion of required continuing education units (CEUs)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID and valid driver’s license (required for all Home Health & Hospice positions; may be requested)
• Background check: 7-year criminal history, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Fingerprinting: Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check (effective 7/15/2025)
• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within last 12 months (or physician-signed clearance if positive)
• Drug screen within last 12 months
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or facility-specific declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/1–3/31) with hard documentation deadline; medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval
  • COVID vaccine series preferred but not mandatory; declination form accepted
• Photo for badge: recent, professional headshot meeting specific facility criteria
• Signed facility-specific agreements and policies prior to start (confidentiality, dress code, safety, drug-free policy, hand hygiene)
• Stroke education CEUs required annually (6 or 8 hours depending on unit)
• Pass/fail competency testing (medication/pharmacology and other relevant competencies) to be completed during orientation
• Two professional references required
• Employment application/resume required

Additional Notes

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

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with telemetry or cardiovascular experience seeking a travel contract in a specialized telemetry unit with night shifts and weekend requirements.