Level II Special Care Nursery RN
Baltimore, MD
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Nursery

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 6:50 AM – 7:20 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a Special Care Nursery (Level II) with 36 hours per week, day shift.
• Responsibilities include floating to postpartum for baby care assignments.
• Every other weekend work required.
• Scrubs provided.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of Nursery experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in Charge nurse roles.
• Labor and Delivery experience.
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC certified.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
• STABLE certification.

Additional Requirements & 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, employment, license, and contact information.
• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function.
• Background check within 90 days of start, including criminal, education verification, and other required screenings.
• 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:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred.
  • Documentation of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and Varicella immunity or vaccination.
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination.
• Annual flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (September 23 – March 31).
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start date.
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and EKG/dysrhythmia testing as applicable.

Notes

• Must be able to pass required competency exams with a minimum score of 80%.
• EKG competency exam required for certain specialty units; remediation available if needed.
• Facility-specific photo for badge required.
• Annual safety manual acknowledgment required.
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete on-site if needed).

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with neonatal and delivery room expertise who have prior travel or per diem experience and are seeking a 13-week travel contract on day shift in a Special Care Nursery setting.