Registered Nurse - Med/Surg & Cardiac Telemetry
Baltimore, MD
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ED Boarder RN - MS/Tele & Cardiac Tele)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in MS/Tele and Cardiac Tele units
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (1900-0730)
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Float to MS and MS/Tele units as needed
• One major holiday per contract required

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of MS/Tele and Cardiac Tele nursing experience (highest required)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Compliance & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state searches
• Education verification as required by position
• Valid state nursing license required prior to start
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframe
  • Documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)

Competency Exams & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher) within 3 years of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Dysrhythmia Basics A exam) required annually with specific scoring criteria
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person) required
• Facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required annually
• Completion of facility modules (SITELS) prior to start date

Additional Notes

• Two positive supervisory references required, 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
• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a focus on MS/Tele and Cardiac Tele nursing in a hospital setting, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with health and safety standards.