Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Leonardtown, MD
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry

Location

• Leonardtown, Maryland

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend shifts required: 6 shifts in 6 weeks (every other weekend)
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Adult Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Minimum 2 years of MS/Telemetry nursing experience required
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment or one month of a per diem assignment
• Travelers are not expected to care for pediatric patients

Required Certifications & Exams

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC certified
• Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• PALS certification is NOT required for this assignment

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Maryland

Orientation

• Weekly orientation provided

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• I9/E-Verify attestation required prior to start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start and monthly thereafter

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon, or Tspot) within 1 year; if history of TB, additional documentation required
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 VZV vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 23 – Mar 31)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 3 years, minimum 80% score
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias Dysrhythmia Basics A) within 1 year, minimum 80% overall and 100% lethal rhythms score; must be updated annually
• Color blindness testing (online or in-person) required

Documentation & Verification

• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, license, and contact information
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Valid driver’s license required if driving is an essential job function
• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed prior to start date
• Photo for badge must meet specified criteria (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• At least one completed travel assignment or at least one month of a per diem assignment
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)