diff --git a/teuthology/nuke.py b/teuthology/nuke.py
index 822817f30df..6897d495e60 100644
--- a/teuthology/nuke.py
+++ b/teuthology/nuke.py
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ import yaml
 
 import teuthology
 from . import orchestra
+import orchestra.remote
 from .orchestra import run
 from .lock import list_locks
 from .lock import unlock_one