Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
Clinton, MD
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Clinton, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: IMC Registered Nurse
• Shift: 1900-0730 (3x12 hour shifts)
• Schedule: Every other weekend required
• Float: ICU and Med Surg as needed
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Specialty Experience: MS/Tele and Cardiac Tele 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
• Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher within 3 years)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Dysrhythmia Basics A exam) with annual updates
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person)

Health & Background Requirements

• Criminal Background Check within 90 days, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education Verification of highest degree required by position
• Physical Exam: Annual, signed by MD, PA, NP, or DO, confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Drug Screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), includes multiple substances; must be updated annually
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
• Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (09/23 - 03/31)

Documentation & Compliance

• Two positive supervisory references 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
• Skills checklist and work history verification required prior to start and updated annually
• Valid state nursing license required prior to start
• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function

Additional Notes

• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a different rate
• Candidate must complete facility-specific modules and attestations prior to start
• Annual safety manual acknowledgement required
• Some units may require additional certifications or competencies based on unit description

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic IMC setting with a focus on MS/Tele and Cardiac Tele specialties. The role requires strong clinical skills, certification compliance, and the ability to float to ICU and Med Surg units as needed.