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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele Float)

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

Job Description

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

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for float positions
• 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, and Tele specialties (check unit description)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification (check unit description)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) certification (check unit description)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification (check unit description)
• NIH Stroke Certification required for all inpatient RNs (except OR and PICC nurses); must be updated annually
• Stroke education CEUs required annually, hours vary by unit (e.g., ICU – 6 hours, ER – 4 hours, Med Surg – 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)
• Drug screen within last 12 months (specific panels required)
• Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within last 12 months; if positive, clearance letter required
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity:

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

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge meeting specific guidelines (recent, professional, neutral background, no hats/headphones, etc.)
• Completion and signing of:

  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Scrub Colors policy
  • Safety Brochure
  • Dress Code Policy
  • Drug Free Policy
  • Hand Washing Hygiene Policy
• Annual updates for certain documents and competencies
• 2 professional references required
• Application/resume required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start
• Orientation includes computer-based learning with multiple attempts allowed for pass/fail tests
• Stroke CEUs must be completed via Relias platform
• Background checks and other compliance documents must be current and cleared before start date

This position is ideal for RNs with experience in medical-surgical and telemetry units who are comfortable with EPIC and have stroke education and NIHSS certification.