Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Unit

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Patient Ratio: 1:7

Unit & Job Details

• Unit: 5 East – Oncology/MedSurg/Telemetry & Vascular Access
• Float, holidays, every other weekend, and weekday shifts required within contract
• No blocked schedule requests accommodated
• Must be proficient in EPIC electronic health record system (no exceptions)
• Required skills: IV start, telemetry interpretation

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background & Compliance

• Zero tolerance for any license or background hits; candidates with any hits will not be considered
• 7-year criminal background check required within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for every contract renewal
• Fingerprinting required via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check; must be completed prior to start for certain units
• Must submit government-issued photo ID and passport-style photo meeting facility specifications before start
• Must provide proof of 2 professional references
• Complete employment application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually
• Must submit Qualivis Cover Sheet and current NURSYS report including all Return to Office (RTO) information
• No candidates with permanent address less than 50 miles from facility will be considered; current address must be included in submission

Additional Requirements

• Acknowledgement of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing required
• Pyxis acknowledgment form must be completed within 48 hours of signing (RNs only)
• TB questionnaire required if worked longer than 1 year with facility
• Vehicle registration form required before start
• Job description form specific to unit/profession required

Work Environment & Location Highlights

• Chesapeake is located in Coastal Virginia, near Virginia Beach and Norfolk
• Outdoor activities available including hiking trails and waterways

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with oncology, med-surg, telemetry, and vascular access nursing in a fast-paced hospital setting requiring strong clinical skills and compliance with rigorous credentialing and background standards.