Registered Nurse – LTAC ICU
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (LTAC ICU)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Float position covering:

  • ICU Step Down Unit (HICU) – 40-bed unit for stable but critically ill patients requiring close monitoring, telemetry, and med/surg level care. Patients may have acute and chronic disorders including post cardiac arrest, pneumonia, sepsis, respiratory failure, CVA rehab, and other complex medical conditions. Equipment includes G-tubes, PICC lines, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, tracheostomies, mechanical ventilation, blood transfusions, and non-titratable drip management.
  • Brain Health Unit (BHU) – 60 beds across two floors for patients with medical and neurological diagnoses, average stay 20-25 days. Focus on medication management, rehabilitation, and patient engagement in group and one-on-one activities.
  • Burk 2 (LTC Vent Unit) – 18-23 beds for patients with chronic and complex respiratory problems requiring long-term care and ventilator support. Requires strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement nursing interventions, and develop care plans. Special training on ventilator care and alarm response required.

• Schedule includes every other weekend work.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in specialty (highest requirement found)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st time travelers accepted)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Licensure: Valid RN license for Maryland (Primary Source Verification required)
• Additional Training:

  • Ventilator care and alarm response training for Burk 2 unit
  • Unit-specific competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency (Relias or Prophecy accepted)
  • Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication as required
• Background Checks:

  • Comprehensive background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Required immunizations/vaccinations including MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu seasonal vaccination (or approved exemptions)
  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
  • Respirator fit test (completed onsite)
• Compliance Documents:

  • I9 and E-Verify attestation
  • Signed floating policy and time & attendance policy for contracted staff
  • Education verification and transcript/diploma as applicable
• Other:

  • Must complete unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams
  • Stroke and Trauma CEUs may be required depending on unit assignment (to be completed prior to or shortly after start)
  • Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required

Work Environment

• Care for a wide variety of complex medical patients with acute and chronic conditions
• Use of specialty equipment and devices including ventilators and advanced monitoring
• Fast-paced environment requiring critical thinking and rapid response to patient condition changes
• Collaborative team setting with opportunities to float between multiple specialized units

Schedule

• Every other weekend required

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working in critical care and long-term acute care settings, including ventilator management, and who are open to floating between units. Prior travel experience is not required.