ER Registered Nurse
La Plata, MD
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – ER (Emergency Room)

Location: La Plata, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: June 29, 2026

Work Schedule

• Night shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Possible floating within the system as needed

Unit Details

• Emergency Room (ER)
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Unit size: 47 rooms
• Documentation system: EPIC
• Scrubs color: Navy blue

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Maryland
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only, required for all ED placements
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – required for ED staff, updated annually

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• CPI certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Education verification for highest level of education
• Employment history verification for previous 5 years
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Government-issued photo ID required
• I9 attestation required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 respirator within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct–Mar)
• COVID-19 vaccine not currently required for this location, but documentation or exemption may be requested for tracking
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel plus Fentanyl) within 30-45 days prior to start

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam within 1 year of start, minimum 80% score
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start, minimum 80% score
• Age-specific competency exam, minimum 80% score
• Color blindness test required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style, solid white/beige background)
• Completion of confidentiality agreements and corporate compliance documents prior to start
• Completion of computer system agreement prior to start
• Dress code review prior to start
• Badge application to be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Portfolio Epic training test-out form may be required depending on prior Epic experience

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Floating within the system may be required
• Documentation and credentialing must be completed in a timely manner before start date

This position offers an opportunity to work in a busy ER setting with a defined patient ratio and requires strong emergency nursing skills and certifications.