Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Clinton, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Clinton, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: ICU Registered Nurse
• Float assignments required to Med Surg, MS/Tele, Tele, and IMC as needed
• Every other weekend shift required
• Locals within 60 miles accepted at a lower rate
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Prior travel experience not required

Certifications & Exams

• Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or ARC)
• NIH Stroke Certification required for MS/Tele and ICU units

Competencies & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher within 3 years of start)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (annual update required)
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person acceptable)
• General Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher within 3 years of start)

Background & Health Requirements

• Criminal Background Check within 90 days of start (covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Drug Screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana) and updated annually
• Physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)

Additional Requirements

• Valid state nursing license required prior to start
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
• Annual completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed by hire date
• Clear photo for badge required
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete on-site if needed)

Work Environment

• ICU setting with critical care responsibilities
• Float to multiple units including Med Surg, MS/Tele, Telemetry, and Intermediate Care
• Every other weekend coverage required

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in Maryland, with comprehensive certification and competency requirements to ensure high standards of patient care.