Travel Pediatric ICU RN
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Rotating
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Required Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Float Requirements: Must be able to float to NICU and Pediatrics units

Patient Diagnoses

• Respiratory Distress / Failure
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Seizures
• Pain Management

Special Procedures

• Moderate Sedation
• Drips
• Arterial Lines
• Central Lines / CVP

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Identification: Government-issued photo ID (hard copy required, temporary paper receipt allowed temporarily)
• Background Checks:

  • Within 6 months of start date
  • Covers all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification
  • International searches if applicable
• Education Verification:

  • Third-party verification required
  • Nursing education programs outside Maryland must be approved by Maryland Board of Nursing
• Licenses:

  • State license primary source verification required
  • NURSYS verification required for RNs
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • STABLE
  • NIH Stroke Certification (valid for 1 year)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
  • Unit-specific competency exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias or Prophecy only, annual renewal, 3 attempts max)
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • Consent to Release Information
  • Floating Policy for Contracted Staff (must be signed)
  • Time and Attendance Policy for Contracted Staff (must be signed)
  • Hand Hygiene Policy (review required)
  • Stroke and Trauma CEUs (continuing education units) as required by unit
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
  • Fit mask test (respirator fit test) for new contracts; annual expiration for Aya candidates
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (pending results allowed before start)
  • TB Questionnaire updated annually
  • Immunizations:

    • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters if negative)
    • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
    • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if negative)
  • Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant screen allowed as placeholder)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• References:

  • 2 professional references within 2 years of start (may substitute for work history verification)
• Work History Verification:

  • Verification required for 2 workplaces within last 7 years (W2 or direct supervisor references accepted)
  • May start with pending verification if delayed

Additional Notes

• Candidates must prioritize passing the EKG/Dysrhythmia exam due to strict attempt limits and potential cancellation if failed.
• CEUs for stroke and trauma must be completed as required by the unit and facility policies.
• Floating to NICU and Pediatrics is mandatory, so flexibility and competency in these areas are essential.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital setting with diverse patient populations and requires a well-rounded skill set in critical care nursing and pediatric/neonatal care.