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

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Night Shift - Travel/Contract

Location

• Towson, Maryland

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• Night shift (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Block scheduling not accommodated; special scheduling requests must be submitted with request to offer (RTO)
• Floating required within specialty and lower acuity units as needed
• On-call required only for low census situations (on-call in lieu of call off)

Patient Population

• Adult and Geriatric patients

Unit and Specialty Details

• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• Common diagnoses: CHF, cellulitis, osteomyelitis, pancreatitis, post-amputation care, small bowel obstruction, atrial fibrillation/dysrhythmias, cancer, palliative care
• Procedures and equipment: EKGs, IV drips (Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, Lasix - non-titratable within parameters), telemetry monitoring, IV pumps, oxygen, pulse oximetry, vital signs machines, sequential compression devices (SCDs), bed/chair alarms, chest tubes, Foley catheters

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, SSN trace, nationwide and county checks, sex offender registry, OFAC, education verification
• Employment verification for previous 5-7 years
• Two supervisory references within 1 year (one must be from a supervisor/manager, one can be a charge RN)
• Agency application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements, badge photo, job description acknowledgment, and IT confidentiality agreement
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol (annual updates required)
• Immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity:

  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) if working with newborns or pediatrics (not required for this adult/geriatric unit)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccination proof required; declination not accepted for Hep B)
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel plus fentanyl) within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Fit mask testing (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year of start
• Respiratory Protection Questionnaire completed and signed by a medical professional

Additional Notes

• Start date: July 6, 2026 (alternate start July 20 if compliance deadlines are not met)
• Candidates must complete required facility and compliance paperwork promptly to avoid delays in credentialing and orientation
• Epic Portfolio Training Test Out available for eligible candidates with prior Epic experience
• Floating and on-call duties are part of the assignment as needed within the specialty and lower acuity units

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in medical-surgical or telemetry nursing seeking a 13-week travel contract on nights in Maryland. First-time travelers are welcome.