Travel RN Med Surg/Telemetry Float
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med Surg Float)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float RN position covering Medical-Surgical (MS), Intermediate Care (IMC), and Emergency Department (ED) Border as needed.
• Float to ED to care for border patients and/or inpatient units.
• Shift options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (1900-0730).
• Required to work every 3rd weekend.
• Float required to MS, MS/Tele, IMC, and ED Border units.

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required in MS/Tele and Cardiac Telemetry.
• ER holding experience required.
• Prior travel experience required (must have completed at least 1 prior travel contract).
• Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred certifications:

  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Certifications & Competencies

• Current state nursing license required prior to start.
• Relias Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (annual update required).
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (within 3 years, 80%+ score).
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person).
• Competency Exam (within 3 years, 80%+ score).
• Other certifications as required by unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) depending on assignment.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within the last year (or as per history).
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed).

Background & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• Education verification for highest degree required by position.
• Employment history verification: minimum 2 years of experience in the past 7 years, including at least 1 travel assignment for travel contracts.
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience in the last 3 years.
• Completion of facility-specific modules and orientation prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a different rate.
• Must be able to drive if driving is an essential function of the job (valid driver's license required).
• Candidate must complete all required attestations and documentation prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with prior travel experience looking to work in a dynamic float role across multiple units including MS, Telemetry, IMC, and ED Border in Baltimore, MD.