Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Largo, MD
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry (ER Border)

Facility: University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center
Location: Largo, MD, United States
Start Date: 03/23/2026
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night, 3x12 (7:30 PM – 8:00 AM)
Schedule: 36 hours per week; every other weekend required; holidays as scheduled
Charting System: EPIC (facility standard)
Float Required: Yes (between ED borders, MS/Telemetry, and IMC units within scope)

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry (ER Border) provides high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients boarded from the Emergency Department awaiting inpatient placement. This role functions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment managing complex medical and telemetry patients within scope of practice. The nurse collaborates closely with ED, MS/Tele, and IMC teams to ensure safe, efficient, and coordinated patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process in a high-acuity border setting
• Perform comprehensive assessments for ED-admitted patients awaiting inpatient beds
• Provide continuous telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Manage complex medical-surgical and IMC-level patients within scope
• Administer medications safely including ACLS-level interventions when required
• Collaborate with ED, MS/Tele, and IMC teams to coordinate transitions of care
• Respond appropriately to rapid patient deterioration and activate emergency response teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Adhere to infection control, PPE, and patient safety standards
• Float within specialty areas as needed based on census

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Maryland RN license (required at submission)
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years recent MS/Telemetry experience
  • First-time travelers accepted
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-volume settings preferred
• Certifications:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • CPI
• Other Requirements:
  • Ability to manage 1:6 patient ratio
  • Comfortable with high census and fluctuating ED border volumes

Unit Details

• Unit Type: MS/Telemetry – ER Border
• Patient Population: Adult
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Average Daily Census: Minimum 10 borders; up to 40 borders daily
• Number of Rooms: 46
• Patient Diagnoses: Wide variety including complex ED admission diagnoses
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Clinical Skills & Competencies

• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Management of complex medical-surgical conditions
• Emergency response and rapid clinical decision-making
• Care coordination between ED and inpatient units
• Medication administration in high-acuity environments
• Infection prevention and isolation precautions
• High-volume patient flow management

Scheduling & Orientation

• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: Required within ED border, MS/Tele, and IMC units as needed
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract