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Location: Newport News, Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

BLS (Basic Life Support): Current certification required; online CPR not accepted
ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM: Required depending on unit; confirm with program management if unclear
NIH Stroke Certification: Required for all inpatient RNs except OR and PICC; must be updated annually
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Must be completed within one year of start date
Competency Exams: As applicable to profession/specialty, completed within one year of start date
Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for all clinical positions
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required
Core Parts I, II, III: Required for subcontractors or as applicable

7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually
Must include all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
Social Security trace, county, statewide, nationwide, sex offender checks required
DMV driving record required for Home Health & Hospice positions (minimum 3 years driving experience, minimum age 21; 25 if transporting patients)
Virginia State Police Check required prior to start for Home Health and Lifelong Care positions
Fingerprinting via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check (effective 7/15/2025)
Drug screen within last 12 months (specific panels required)
Physical exam within last 12 months
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within last 12 months; if positive, clearance letter required
Flu vaccination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31) with hard documentation deadline; medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval
COVID-19 vaccination preferred but not required; if vaccinated, documentation or declination form required

Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions apply for candidates born before 1957
Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions apply for candidates born before 1957
Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions apply for candidates born before 1957
Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or facility-specific declination
Varicella: 2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox; exemptions require approval

Photo for badge (recent, professional, neutral background) required 5 days prior to start
Confidentiality agreement, scrub colors, safety brochure, dress code policy, drug-free policy, hand washing hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
Lifelong Care/Home Health/Hospice candidates must complete sworn disclosure within 30 days of start and update annually
TB questionnaire required annually
References: 2 professional references required
Employment application/resume required
Skills checklist must be updated annually

Candidates must have a valid and current government-issued photo ID and driver's license
Candidates must be at least 21 years old with minimum 3 years driving experience; 25 years old if transporting patients
Pass/fail computer-based learning (CBL) tests administered at orientation; multiple attempts allowed
Stroke education CEUs required annually for acute care hospital RNs, hours vary by unit

This position is ideal for RNs with home health experience seeking a travel/contract role in Virginia with a reputable health system.

About Newport News, VA

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Newport News, VA is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 86°F, and the average low in winter is around 31°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Newport News, VA, with options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Demographics

Newport News has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the region's pollen levels.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

The city offers a variety of activities including restaurants, outdoor sports, and cultural experiences.
Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like boating, cycling, and fishing.
City Center at Oyster Point provides shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

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