Local Contract Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 5 weekend shifts out of every 6-week schedule
• Shift Types: Night shifts (3x12 hours, 7 PM – 7 AM) and Day shifts (3x12 hours, 7 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Shift Requirements: At least 9 night shifts and 9 day shifts within a 6-week period; efforts made to avoid shift flipping within a week
• Float Requirement: 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 Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatrics
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID) required
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Employment verification for 2 workplaces within last 7 years (W2 or direct supervisor references acceptable)
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (pending results allowed before start)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters if negative)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters or proof of chickenpox history if negative)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Respirator fit test completed onsite (not required for non-clinical staff)

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exams as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias or Prophecy only), renewed annually, with up to 3 attempts allowed
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Pass/fail testing acknowledgment required for EKG/medication exams
• Stroke and trauma CEUs may be required depending on unit assignment; must be current and completed as specified

Policies and Acknowledgments

• Must complete and sign floating policy for contracted staff
• Must complete and sign time and attendance policy for contracted staff
• Review and acknowledge hand hygiene policy
• Consent to release information must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidate must complete labs by Monday prior to start to ensure on-time assignment start
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years preferred but not required if work history verification is available

This position offers a challenging PICU role with a focus on pediatric critical care, requiring flexibility in scheduling and the ability to work across related pediatric units.