Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 14 weeks (interpreted from 14)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Details

• Shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Required Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
  • Minimum 1 year experience in Level I or Level II Trauma Center
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Work Environment:

  • Level II Trauma Center
  • Cath Lab
  • Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • Open Heart Center
  • Labor & Delivery (L&D)
  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) & Pediatric hospital
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Additional Responsibilities:

  • May be required to float to the 3rd floor to care for Emergency Department overflow patients

Required Licenses & Certifications

• State RN License (Primary Source Verification required)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC certifications must be current and verifiable
• Other certifications as applicable: NRP, CHEMO, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, STABLE (verify per unit requirements)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug Screening: Negative 9 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start
• Physical Exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
  • TB Questionnaire updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Fit Mask testing (Respirator Fit Test) for new contracts (annual renewal for Aya candidates)
• EKG/Dysrhythmia Competency Exam (Relias or Prophecy platform) with up to 3 attempts allowed; time-sensitive requirement
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Unit-specific Competency Exams and Skills Checklists

Continuing Education & Training

• Stroke CEUs: Must be stroke-related, updated annually, and completed prior to or within one week of start
• Trauma CEUs: 16-hour initial trauma course (TNCC accepted), annual renewals required after 27 weeks of work
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for RNs and LPNs, with strict retake policies

Additional Notes

• Candidate must complete and sign facility-specific policies including Floating Policy and Time and Attendance Policy for Contracted Staff
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start required for travel and per diem acute care roles
• Employment Application and Work History Verification required (verification of 2 workplaces within last 7 years)
• Radiation Badge required only for Radiology Technologists, Interventional Radiology RNs, and Cath Lab RNs (provided by facility)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position offers a dynamic environment in a Level II Trauma Center with diverse specialty areas including stroke, cardiac, pediatric, and neonatal care. Candidates must be prepared for floating assignments and meet comprehensive compliance and certification requirements.