Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Towson, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele RN - Nights)

Location: Towson, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Start Date: January 26, 2026
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays as scheduled
Patient Population: Adult/Geriatric; Adolescents with Tanner score > 4 (prearranged admission)
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 1 year healthcare professional experience and strong skills
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Maryland RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification (updated annually)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) preferred, required as applicable
• Other certifications as applicable: PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, STABLE (refer to unit/job description)

Job Details & Unit Information

• Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Floating: Required within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed
• On-Call: Pre-scheduled on-call shifts not required
• Procedures: Complex surgeries including total joints, cervical/lumbar spine fusions, foot/ankle, head/neck, colorectal, hepatobiliary, urology, and gynecology
• Skills: EKG and telemetry monitoring; RN should know rhythm basics
• Equipment: IV, PCA, PCEA, Capnography, wound vac
• Communication tools: HCHAPS, White Boards, Bedside shift report, secure text messaging

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• Drug testing: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Latex Screen
• Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year prior to start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
  • Tdap (required for units working with children or newborns)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray updated annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination (series not accepted)
• COVID vaccine not required but exemptions accepted for tracking purposes

References & Work History

• Two supervisory references required within 1 year of start (one must be a supervisor/manager; charge RN acceptable if directly supervised)
• Employment verification for previous 5-7 years required (attestation accepted if necessary)
• Agency application/resume must be completed within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to sign facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements, job descriptions, and dress code acknowledgment prior to start
• Facility-specific training and competency exams required as applicable (medication, pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, age-specific competencies)
• Respirator questionnaire and other health questionnaires may be required
• Candidates should be aware of time-sensitive document submissions and orientation requirements

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized MS/Telemetry unit with a diverse patient population and complex surgical cases. Night shift nurses with strong clinical skills and required certifications are encouraged to apply.