Intermediate Care/ICU RN
Clinton, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (IMC)

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

Job Description

• Position covers Intermediate Care (IMC) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) units.
• ICU experience is required.
• Float to ICU and Medical-Surgical units as needed.
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (1900-0730), every other weekend required.
• MS/Tele and Cardiac Telemetry experience required.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Prior travel experience not required (first-time travelers accepted).

Certifications & Exams Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification required for MS/Tele and ICU units.
• Successful completion of the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

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

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher within 3 years)
• 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)

Licensure & Documentation

• Valid state nursing license required prior to start.
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years.
• Background checks including criminal, education verification, and federal/statewide searches.
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana).
• Physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates)
  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
  • Hepatitis B titer or series, or signed declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license if driving is an essential job function.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start.
• Annual acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual.
• Compliance with ongoing monthly background checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG).
• Photo for badge with specific guidelines (clear, centered, no glare, solid background).

Work Environment

• Facility accepts local candidates within 60 miles at a different rate.
• Float responsibilities include ICU and Medical-Surgical units.
• Every other weekend work required.

This position is ideal for RNs with ICU and telemetry experience looking for a travel contract in Maryland with a 13-week commitment. First-time travelers are welcome.