Telemetry Registered Nurse
Easton, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Easton, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend required (4 weekends in a 4-week cycle)
Start Date: March 9, 2026

Job Description

• Telemetry RN position on night shift
• 36 or 48-hour shifts accepted; every other weekend required
• Floating required within specialty, lower acuity, and sister location as needed
• No on-call required
• Patient ratio: 1:5, up to 1:6 with lower acuity patients
• Patient population: Adult and Geriatric
• Fast-paced environment with high census and complex multi-diagnoses

Required Qualifications

• License: Maryland RN license
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – completed onsite during orientation
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work holidays as scheduled
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• Negative drug screen (9-panel or 10-panel with fentanyl) within 30-90 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit test for N95 masks within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required for 2025-26 season)
  • MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps (proof of immunity or vaccination)
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Verification of at least 2 years hospital or equivalent acute care experience within last 5 years

Orientation and Facility Policies

• Orientation held at 8 AM on Tuesdays at the facility’s School of Nursing
• Dress code: Royal Blue scrubs or business casual during orientation
• Various facility-specific documents and agreements must be signed prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, dress code, badge application)

Patient Care Environment

• Telemetry unit with a focus on adult and geriatric patients
• High patient volume and acuity with diverse and complex diagnoses
• Floating to lower acuity units and sister location as needed

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry experience seeking a travel contract opportunity with a reputable healthcare system in Maryland.