Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
La Crosse, Virginia
VCU Community Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: South Hill, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit at a community hospital
• Local candidates allowed at the same rate
• New travelers allowed with minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Community hospital experience preferred
• EPIC electronic medical record system required

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (higher value from description)
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• Permanent RN license required (temporary licenses not accepted)
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable
• State-specific fingerprinting and background checks required
• HIPAA confidentiality agreement required prior to start

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including:

  • All states lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State of permanent residence check
  • VA Statewide Repository Search
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification (degree from NLN or CCNE accredited program)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting per Virginia State Police requirements (may pend at start with proof of submission)
• Virginia Central Registry (CPS) search and documentation required for certain units (Pediatrics, NICU, Behavioral Health, Labor and Delivery)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit mask test within 1 year prior to start (N95 or PAPR required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers required; boosters if low titers
• Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required (no declinations accepted without exemption)
• Drug testing within 30-60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant screens not accepted)
• Latex questionnaire required prior to start

Competencies & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for RNs
• Color blindness testing required
• Abuse reporting competency covering physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect/exploitation of vulnerable adults
• Unit-specific competency exams and certifications may apply

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation includes exams/tests such as Pharmacology, Point of Care Testing, Airborne Precaution Mask Fitting
• Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) for Tele/Step-Down, Progressive Care, ICU units
• Completion of assigned learning modules (~6 hours) during orientation week required
• Candidates must bring mask (cloth acceptable), non-wireless headphones, and laptop or cell phone (notify if not available)
• Photo for badge required with specific guidelines (neutral background, no hats/glasses obstructing face, etc.)

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required
• Complete application/resume required
• Annual skills checklist required

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity in a community hospital setting with a focus on MS/Telemetry nursing. Candidates must meet strict licensure, certification, health, and background requirements to comply with facility and state regulations.