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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Shift: Rotating
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st time travelers are welcome)
• 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 Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider Certification or equivalent
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - if required by unit
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, STABLE)

Licensure & Verification

• Active Registered Nurse license with Primary Source Verification
• NURSYS Verification required for all RNs
• Education Verification required (must be from an approved nursing program)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias or Prophecy only, with 3 attempts max)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (with symptom questionnaire if history of positive TB)
• Immunizations:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Negative 9 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start
• Respirator Fit Test (for new contracts, annual renewal required for Aya candidates)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must complete and sign Floating Policy for Contracted Staff
• Must complete and sign Time and Attendance Policy for Contracted Staff
• Must complete Consent to Release Information prior to start
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs may be required depending on unit (Stroke CEUs must be completed prior to or within one week of start; Trauma CEUs required after 27th week of work)
• EKG Study Guide provided if EKG exam is required

Background & Compliance

• Background Check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education Accreditation Confirmation required for out-of-state nursing programs
• Employment Application and Work History Verification required (verification of 2 workplaces within last 7 years)
• References required (2 professional references within 2 years for travel nurses)

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be prepared to meet all compliance and documentation requirements prior to start
• Labs and required documentation must be completed by Monday prior to start to ensure on-time onboarding

This position offers an opportunity for registered nurses with at least 2 years of experience to work in a dynamic acute care environment with rotating shifts and diverse patient populations. First-time travel nurses are encouraged to apply.