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

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Baltimore, Maryland

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Continuously monitor and assess critically ill patients using advanced medical equipment (e.g., ventilators, cardiac monitors).
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments accurately and timely as per physician orders.
• Perform and assist with invasive procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, and arterial blood draws.
• Manage ventilator settings and other life-support equipment.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition and emergencies.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient status, treatments, and nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families.
• Follow strict infection control protocols to minimize risk of infection.
• Participate in continuing education and training to maintain clinical skills and stay current with ICU practices.
• Willingness to precept new staff.

Required Credentials and Onboarding Requirements

Licenses and Verification (Required for Submission)

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Valid, unexpired Driver's License or State ID matching address on file.

Submission Requirements

• Professional resume/profile.
• At least two professional references.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days of assignment start.
• Ascension Profile and related professional documentation.

Onboarding Requirements (Must be completed prior to or at start)

• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics) with minimum 80% score.
• Ascension CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training), 8-hour course updated every 2 years.
• Ascension EKG Exam with passing score of at least 80%.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite).
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules.
• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background).
• Health Statement or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Ascension Skills Checklist for clinical specialty, updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Ascension Education Verification relevant to clinical work, completed within 90 days of start.
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment documentation.
• Ascension Employment Verification for past seven years.
• Ascension EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start.

Personal Health History Requirements (Must be completed prior to or at start)

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Recent testing required with annual TB questionnaire.
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Positive PPD cases require negative chest X-ray within one year and annual TB questionnaire.

Additional Notes

• Optional onboarding checklist available for unit-specific requirements.
• Hiring manager evaluations and legal name change documents are optional.
• All documentation must be current and compliant with facility and regulatory standards.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a long-term assignment in a critical care setting with comprehensive support and credentialing requirements.