Long-Term Acute Care ICU Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Title: LTAC ICU
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Float position covering multiple units:

  • ICU Step Down (HICU)
  • Brain Health Unit (BHU)
  • Burk 2 (Long-Term Care Ventilator Unit)
• Units and staffing ratios:

  • HICU: 1:5-7 (based on patient acuity and staffing)
  • BHU: 1:10-12
  • Burk 2: 1:17-20
• Patient population includes:

  • Critically ill patients requiring close monitoring and frequent interventions
  • Patients needing ICU step down, telemetry, med/surg level care
  • Patients with acute and chronic disorders such as post cardiac arrest, pneumonia, sepsis, respiratory failure, CVA rehabilitation, cardiac, renal, GI/GU conditions
  • Patients with specialty equipment: G-tubes, PICC lines, chest tubes, High Flow Nasal Cannula, tracheostomies, mechanical ventilation
  • Blood transfusions and management of non-titratable drips may be required
• BHU: 60 beds, medical and neurological diagnoses, average stay 20-25 days, includes medication management, rehabilitation, and patient engagement activities
• Burk 2: 18-23 beds, long-term care for chronic respiratory problems, ventilator support, requires strong organizational and leadership skills, special training for ventilator care and alarm response

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience (highest required)
• Prior travel experience not required (1st time travelers accepted)
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Work schedule includes every other weekend

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• I9 and E-Verify documentation
• Education verification and accreditation confirmation (must verify nursing education program approval)
• State nursing license verification (primary source verification required)
• NURSYS verification for RNs
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health documentation:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• Respirator fit test (completed onsite)
• Competency exams including medication test/pharmacology and unit-specific skills checklist
• EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam (time sensitive, must pass within allowed attempts)
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs as required (annual updates)
• Pass/Fail testing acknowledgment for EKG/medication exams
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification if required by unit
• Signed policies for floating and time & attendance for contracted staff
• Photo for badge and parking registration prior to start
• ReadySet account setup and OSHA respirator fit test survey completion prior to start

Additional Notes

• Staffing ratios and patient acuity vary by unit floated to
• Special training required for ventilator care and alarm response on Burk 2 unit
• Candidate must be flexible to float between units as needed
• Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential for long-term care ventilator unit
• References and employment verification required (2 professional references within 2 years preferred)

This position offers a diverse clinical experience across ICU step down, brain health, and long-term ventilator care units in a well-established healthcare system. It is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable floating between units and managing complex patient populations.