Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Newport News, 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

Job Description

• Registered Nurse position specializing in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system required.
• Local candidates allowed at the same rate.

Required Qualifications

• Valid and current Registered Nurse (RN) license for Virginia.
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; verify with recruiter for specifics.
• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Valid and current driver’s license required for Home Health & Hospice positions.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required for Telemetry and critical care units.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification) may be required depending on unit assignment; confirm with program management.
• Stroke education CEUs required annually for acute care RNs; hours vary by unit (6-8 hours typically).
• Pass/Fail testing (e.g., EKG, medication competency) administered during orientation.
• Medication and competency exams must be completed within one year of start date.
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and safety acknowledgements.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within one year of start; must cover all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Driving record check required from state of license issuance for Home Health & Hospice roles.
• Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check fingerprint results may be required, especially for behavioral health placements.
• Drug screen within the last 12 months required.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months required.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within the last 12 months required; if positive TB test, additional clearance documentation required.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented exemption for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31) with strict deadlines; medical or religious exemptions accepted with approval.
  • COVID vaccine series preferred but not mandatory; declination form accepted.
• Fingerprinting requirements updated effective 7/15/2025; check with facility for behavioral health placements.

Documentation and Facility Requirements

• Recent professional photo for badge (taken within last 6 months, head-on, professional attire, neutral background).
• Confidentiality agreement, scrub color policy, safety brochure, dress code, drug-free policy, and hand washing hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Lifelong Care, Home Health, Hospice, and Pharmacy positions require sworn disclosure and Virginia State Police check completed and cleared prior to start.
• TB LTBI clearance letter signed by a physician required if TB positive.
• Two professional references required.
• Employment application/resume required.
• Annual skills checklist update required.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Orientation includes computer-based learning modules with multiple attempts allowed.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years old; 25 if transporting patients.
• Compliance with all facility-specific policies and documentation deadlines is mandatory.

This position offers a night shift travel nursing opportunity in a medical-surgical and telemetry setting with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.