Registered Nurse Acute Care Float Med-Surg/Telemetry
Brooklyn, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Acute Care Float / MS/Tele

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 1900-0730
• Float Requirement: Must float within skillset to Med-Surg (MS) and MS/Telemetry units
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required

Required Experience & Skills

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

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications required

Certifications & Exams

• Relias Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (annual update required)
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) depending on assignment specifics

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid state nursing license required prior to start
• Background checks including criminal, SSN trace, federal and state searches
• Drug screening within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation including:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (updated annually)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or series or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• E-Verify and I9 documentation required upon hire
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start

Additional Requirements

• 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
• Skills checklist and competency exams updated annually
• Must have a valid driver’s license if driving is an essential job function

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position in Baltimore, MD requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in MS/Telemetry and cardiac telemetry units, with prior travel experience mandatory. Candidates must be certified in BLS and ACLS and pass a specialized EKG competency exam. The role involves floating between Med-Surg and MS/Telemetry units with every other weekend shifts. Comprehensive health, background, and compliance documentation are required before starting the assignment.