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

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele Float (Travel/Contract)

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Float pool position covering Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units.
• Locals allowed at the same rate.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.
• Telemetry experience within the last year, with a minimum of 1 year of Telemetry experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse.
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; follow agency standards for float pool RN roles.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually. Must include all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Motor Vehicle/Driver’s Record required only for Home Health & Hospice positions (not applicable here).
• Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check fingerprint results may be required for behavioral health placements.
• Drug screen within the last 12 months (specific panels required).
• Physical exam within the last 12 months (physician statement).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within last 12 months; if positive TB, additional clearance letter required.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957).
  • Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957).
  • Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957).
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or facility-specific declination.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) with strict deadlines; medical or religious exemptions accepted with approval.
  • COVID vaccine series preferred; declination form accepted if no vaccine records.

Documentation and Compliance

• Photo for badge: Recent, professional headshot meeting specific facility requirements.
• Confidentiality agreement, scrub color policy, safety brochure, dress code policy, drug-free policy, and hand washing hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• TB questionnaire required annually.
• References: Two professional references required.
• Employment application/resume required.
• Skills checklist updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Orientation includes computer-based learning with multiple attempts allowed for pass/fail tests.
• Locals may apply at the same rate as travelers.
• Must complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start date.
• Facility-specific vaccination exemption requests require approval.

This position offers a night float role in a combined Medical-Surgical and Telemetry float pool with a 13-week travel contract in Newport News, VA.