ICU Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• ICU RN position with float responsibilities to ICU and Intermediate Care (IMC) units
• Weekend coverage required as needed
• Shift: 3x12 (1850-0720)

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience (highest required)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Exams:

  • Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

    • Minimum overall score of 80%
    • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• Other:

  • First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)
  • Float to ICU and IMC required

Compliance & Documentation

• Valid state nursing license required prior to start
• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state searches
• 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 1 year, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• E-Verify and I9 documentation required upon hire
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start

Competencies & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score ≥ 80%) within 3 years
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias Dysrhythmia Basics A) within 1 year, updated annually
• Color blindness testing (online or in-person)
• Other unit-specific certifications may be required based on assignment

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 is ideal for ICU RNs seeking a travel contract assignment with a reputable healthcare system in Maryland.