MedSurg Telemetry RN
Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse – MedSurg Telemetry (Day Shift)

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Day shift, 4x12 hours (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 48 hours

Job Summary

• MedSurg Telemetry RN position working with neurology/stroke patients.
• Patient ratio is 1:7.
• Must be proficient in EPIC electronic health record system (no exceptions).
• Schedule includes nights, weekdays, every other weekend (EOW), float, and holidays within the contract.
• Overtime applies after 48 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of MedSurg/Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel nursing assignment
• Experience with neurology and stroke patients
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Zero tolerance for any license or background hits.
• 7-year criminal background check required, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Fingerprinting required with clearance prior to start; process includes scheduling through designated vendor and submitting required forms.
• Government-issued photo ID and passport-style photo (shoulders up, front-facing, plain background) required before start.
• E-Verify required for direct placements.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Fit test for any N95 mask within 1 year of start, updated annually (PAPR not allowed).
• Drug screen (10-panel) negative within 12 months of start.

Immunization and Health Requirements

• Flu vaccination required annually (or approved medical/religious exemption with mask-wearing).
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within past 10 years (no exemptions accepted).
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or T-spot) within 1 year of start; if history of positive TB, must provide chest x-ray and TB questionnaire.
• Titers required within 10 years for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• MMR or Varicella declinations allowed only if not caring for infants/pediatrics or Mother-Baby units.

Orientation and Testing

• Must complete orientation safety manual acknowledgment.
• Pass/fail testing on EKG and medication competency during orientation.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required prior to orientation.
• Annual renewal of NIH Stroke Certification required.

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually.
• Proof of diploma or transcript may be required for verification.
• Candidate information grid and other facility-specific documents must be completed timely.
• References: Proof of 2 professional references required.
• Employment application and resume required.

Work Environment and Location Highlights

• Chesapeake is located near Virginia Beach and Norfolk, VA, offering outdoor activities including hiking trails and waterways.

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