Neuro Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Neuro Med/Surg Telemetry

Job Description

• Work on 3South, a Med/Surg Telemetry Certified Stroke Center and Level IV Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU).
• Patient population primarily neuro-related diagnoses; also serves as telemetry overflow for other patient types, allowing diverse nursing practice.
• May be pulled to other units as needed to support hospital operations.
• Schedule includes every other weekend and holidays.
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
• Longer contracts available.

Required Qualifications

• Neurology experience
• Med/Surg and Telemetry experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Basic EKG testing (provided by agency; must be passed before orientation)

Contract Length

• 14 weeks

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• Current, valid state nursing license with primary source verification (NURSYS verification required for RNs)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA Provider Certification or equivalent)
• NIH Stroke Certification (valid for 1 year; specific vendors accepted)
• Basic EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam (Relias or Prophecy Dysrhythmia/EKG exams only; must be renewed annually)
• Pass/Fail testing acknowledgment (EKG/Medication)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification as applicable
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs as required (Stroke CEUs must be stroke-related and updated annually; Trauma CEUs required after 27 weeks of work)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement and other facility-specific training

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with exceptions for past positive TB history)
• Up-to-date immunizations including:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Respirator fit test (completed onsite; annual renewal required for agency candidates)
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including education verification and various federal/state checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Employment verification for last 7 years (2 workplaces) or professional references as backup

Experience Requirements

• Specialty years of experience: Not explicitly stated; however, neurology and Med/Surg telemetry experience are required (implying at least 1-2 years relevant experience recommended)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Additional Notes

• Must complete Basic EKG testing before orientation (exam provided by agency)
• Candidate must be willing to float to other units as needed
• Every other weekend and holiday shifts required
• Various facility-specific policies and documents must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., floating policy, time and attendance policy)

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with neurology and telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in a specialized neuro-medical surgical telemetry unit with a focus on stroke and epilepsy care.