Pediatric Neonatal RN – Ventilator & PICC Care
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Pediatrics)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Registered Nurse
• Schedule: Alternating Day/Night shifts, 36 hours every other week
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years pediatric nursing experience; first-time travelers accepted
• Start Date: December 3, 2025
• Patient Ratio: 1:3, up to 1:4 with lower acuity patients
• Patient Diagnoses:

  • Prematurity
  • Apnea of Prematurity (AOP)
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia/Chronic Lung Disease (BLD/CLD)
  • Cardiac defects
  • Feeding issues
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), including iatrogenic NAS
• Special Equipment:

  • Trach/ventilator care
  • PICCs/Central Lines
  • Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)/Intravenous Lipids (IL)

Requirements

• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Maryland RN license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• Weekend/Holiday Work:

  • Every other weekend required
  • Holidays as scheduled
• Floating: Required within specialty or sister units as needed
• On-Call: Not required

Compliance & Documentation

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • Social Security trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, OFAC, education verification
  • Maryland Medicaid/Medical Provider Sanction List check within 30 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, including latex allergy screening
  • Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types required)
  • Immunizations/vaccinations:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for pediatric units)
    • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
    • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters
    • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or completed series required
    • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters
    • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season
    • COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation may be collected for tracking
  • Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on location) within required timeframe
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80%+)
  • Age-specific competency exam (score 80%+)
  • Color blindness testing
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam not required at this facility
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Photo for badge (passport style with solid background)
  • Signed job description prior to start
  • Confidentiality agreement signed prior to start
  • Dress code review prior to start
  • Badge application (time sensitive)
  • Latex allergy questionnaire
• References & History:

  • Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
  • Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
  • Verification of previous 5 years of employment history (attestation accepted if necessary)
• State Specific:

  • Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Portfolio Epic training test-out option available for eligible candidates
• Floating may be required within specialty or sister units
• No on-call duties required

This position is ideal for pediatric RNs with experience in trach/vent care looking for a travel contract in Maryland.