Med Surg Telemetry RN
Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse: MS/Tele (6W Med/Surg Telemetry, Post-Surgical Unit)

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 to 07:30), 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Schedule Options: 3x12s or 4x12s (candidate must indicate preferred schedule at submission)

Unit Details

• Unit: 6W Med/Surg Telemetry, Post-Surgical Unit
• Patient Population: High-volume post-surgical unit caring for urology and GYN surgical patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:7. Candidate must be comfortable with this ratio before submission.
• Required Availability: Every other weekend, floating, and holidays within the contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association (AHA only; AHA instructor and provider cards acceptable)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Driver's license or government-issued photo ID required for address verification before offer acceptance; photo ID must be carried during all hours of service
• Experience with Epic
• Previous travel experience preferred

Certifications and Competencies

• BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA ONLY; AHA instructor and provider cards acceptable)
• NIH Stroke Certification, required for MS/Tele (6W); must be completed within 1 year of start and renewed annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam, required for MedSurg units including 6 West

  • Candidate has 1 attempt to pass the pass/fail EKG competency assessment during orientation
  • Failure to pass results in cancellation of the assignment
  • Basic EKG Exam completion is preferred, but any level exam is acceptable
  • Minimum passing score is 80% if no Angoff score is listed
  • Study resources are available (no facility study guide)
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing, required for Tele units
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (required)
• Primary Source Verification of state license (required)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing Online: passing score of 100%; retake allowed once, after which facility approval is needed before start

Background, Health, and Compliance

• Criminal Background Check: 7-year criminal check within 1 year of start, updated annually; must cover all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years. Facility has a zero-tolerance policy for background hits; any hit results in cancellation.
• Exclusion Checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG required within 30 days of start and updated with each renewal or extension
• Fingerprinting: Required for all candidates assigned. Confirmed appointment is sufficient for initial clearance. Results are sent directly to the facility.
• Drug Screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (not required annually)
• Physical: Physician's statement of good physical health within 12 months of start (not required annually)
• TB: Negative PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-spot within 1 year of start, renewed annually. Candidates with a past positive must provide a QuantiFERON Gold or T-spot within 1 year of start, a chest X-ray within 1 year of start, and a TB questionnaire.
• Titers: Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella titers within 10 years (low or equivocal titers require 1 booster). MMR declination is allowed for specialties not caring for infants or pediatrics. Varicella declination is allowed for specialties not caring for Mother Baby units or infants/pediatrics. Hepatitis B titer within 10 years or declination. Titers must include both numerical value and reference range.
• Influenza: Vaccination required 10/31 through 4/30, or an approved medical or religious exemption (exemption requires a mask during all shifts). Vaccination documentation must include administration details; receipts are not accepted.
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred, not required
• Fit Testing: N95 fit test within 1 year prior to start, renewed annually, using an accepted mask model (3M 1870 Aura, 3M 1860 Regular or Small, ProGear RP 880 Regular, or ProGear RP 880 Small). PAPR is not permitted. Failure to pass the fit test ends the contract.
• Medication Dispensing System Acknowledgment: Required for RNs, must be completed within 48 minutes of signing, using DocuSign or a wet signature
• Traveler Information Grid: Must be completed within 48 hours of signing
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific, updated annually
• Employment Application/Resume: Required
• References: Proof of 2 references required
• Performance Evaluation: Required if the candidate has worked with the facility for 1 year or more
• Vehicle Registration Form: Required before start
• E-Verify: Required for direct placements