Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Easton, MD
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Easton, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: April 6, 2025

Job Description

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse
• Shift: Rotating Night/Evening shifts (19:00-07:30 / 15:00-03:30)
• Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts accepted
• Rotation primarily based on department needs, with a primary focus on night shifts currently
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Floating: Within specialty and sister ED facilities as needed
• On-Call: No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required
• Patient Population: All age ranges (infant to geriatric)
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, can be up to 1:5 with lower acuity patients
• Environment: Fast-paced ED with multiple complex diagnoses across all systems

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Travel Experience

• First-time travelers are accepted; prior travel experience is not required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on location) within 30-90 days of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TB testing (various acceptable methods, must be current)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination accepted (series not accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Required within 10 years or signed declination (depending on unit)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season
• COVID-19 vaccine not required for this location, but documentation or declination for tracking is requested
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask models required)
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, dress code review, badge photo, and orientation attendance

Additional Information

• Orientation is held at 8 AM on Tuesdays at the facility’s School of Nursing
• Dress code: Royal Blue scrubs or business casual during orientation
• Floating may include coverage at nearby sister ED facilities
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong clinical skills and adaptability

This position offers a dynamic opportunity for Emergency Department RNs seeking a travel contract in Maryland with a supportive team and complex patient care.