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

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Leonardtown, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Weekend Requirement: 6 shifts in 6 weeks (every other weekend)
Patient Population: Adult Medical-Surgical Telemetry only (no pediatric patients)
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Orientation & Training

• Weekly orientation prior to start
• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed before start date
• Annual competencies and safety manual acknowledgements required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam and Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 3 years, with minimum passing scores

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state and federal searches
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform job duties without accommodations
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if history of TB)
  • Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Varicella
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)

Documentation & Verification

• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• I-9 and E-Verify attestation required prior to start
• Valid driver’s license required if driving is an essential job function

Additional Notes

• Travelers are not expected to hold PALS certification for this assignment
• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a different rate (not applicable here)
• Ratio and patient population strictly adult MS/Telemetry; no pediatric care required

This position is ideal for experienced adult MS/Telemetry RNs with prior travel experience seeking a night shift travel contract in Maryland.