Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Schedule: Every other weekend; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
Time Off: Up to 40 hours can be approved; no time off approved on Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day

Unit and Patient Population

• 17-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Receives patients from Emergency Department, Medical ICU, clinics, outside hospitals, and nursing facilities
• Wide range of medical diagnoses including diabetes, sickle cell crisis, COPD exacerbations, ESRD with pulmonary hypertension, wounds, drains, and tubes

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal check within 60 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
  • Education verification (BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN)
• Transcript or official diploma (photocopies not accepted)
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit; Behavioral Health candidates require fingerprinting via Virginia Fieldprint
• Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check required only for Behavioral Health or specific unit assignments
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start for new and extension contracts

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap after age 11, no exemptions)
  • 2-step TB test or Qgold within 12 months; chest X-ray if positive
  • Annual TB questionnaire if past positive
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations accepted for measles
  • Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer required or negative surface antibody and antigen titers within 6 months
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but must be documented
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually during flu season (no exemptions)
• Drug screening: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl within 2 months of start, updated annually
• Fit testing for patient-facing roles completed onsite if required
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged

Orientation and Competency

• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Acknowledgment of pass/fail testing required for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be offered 36 or 48 hours per week, but this posting specifies 36 hours
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Time off requests cannot be approved for major holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day)
• Behavioral Health nurses require Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification (not applicable here)

This position offers a challenging and diverse patient population in a telemetry medical-surgical unit with night shifts and a 13-week travel contract in Virginia.