RN MedSurg Telemetry
Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - MedSurg Telemetry (Nights)

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for MedSurg Telemetry unit on night shifts. The position involves caring for neurology/stroke patients with a patient ratio of 1:7. Shift options include 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (overtime after 48 hours). Work schedule includes nights, weekdays, every other weekend (EOW), float, and holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience with neurology and stroke patients
• IV start proficiency
• Proficient in Epic electronic medical record system

Patient Care Details

• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 7 patients
• Unit: MedSurg Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Night shift with variable schedules including holidays and float

Compliance and Background

• Zero tolerance for any license or background issues
• 7-year criminal background check required within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Must provide all required documentation including current NURSYS report and Qualivis Cover Sheet
• Fingerprinting required (Virginia VSP National Criminal Background Check) effective 1/1/2026
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year, updated annually (PAPR not allowed)
• Required immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP (within 10 years, no exemptions accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella titers or boosters as applicable
• Seasonal flu vaccination required or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
• COVID vaccine preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Pass/fail EKG/medication competency testing at orientation (80% minimum, one attempt only)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing (100% passing score required)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Acknowledgment of pass/fail testing for cardiac monitor reading competence
• Proof of 2 professional references
• Completed employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Photo for badge (passport style, shoulders up, plain background)

Work Environment

• Located in Coastal Virginia, near Virginia Beach and Norfolk
• Outdoor activities and waterways nearby for lifestyle balance

Note: Candidates must be pre-closed on patient ratio and meet all compliance requirements before submission.