Neuro Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
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
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Basic EKG testing (provided by agency; must be passed before orientation)

Contract Length

• 14 weeks

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with neurology and Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; implied minimum 1+ year in neurology/Med-Surg/Telemetry (default to higher if conflicting info found)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

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 history of positive TB)
• Annual TB Questionnaire
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters if negative)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if negative)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
  • 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 clinical staff; completed onsite)

Documentation & Verification

• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Education verification and transcript/diploma upload (required for out-of-state nursing programs)
• Employment verification for last 7 years (2 workplaces minimum) or professional references
• Skills checklist specific to unit
• Consent to release information and facility-specific policies (floating, time and attendance) must be completed and signed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Basic EKG testing must be completed and passed before orientation.
• Candidate must be prepared for possible float to other units.
• Stroke and trauma CEUs must be completed as required, with stroke CEUs ideally completed prior to start or within one week after start.
• Drug screen and labs must be completed by Monday prior to start to ensure on-time onboarding.

This position offers a dynamic clinical environment with a focus on neuro and telemetry nursing, suitable for RNs with relevant experience seeking a travel contract in Maryland.