Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Easton, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ED RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Easton, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: 02/09/2025
Shift: Rotating Night/Evenings (19:00-07:30 / 15:00-03:30)

• 3x12 or 4x12 shifts accepted
• Primary need is for night shift
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as scheduled

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ED)
• Required Experience: 2 years in specialty (higher value confirmed)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Licensure & Certifications

• Maryland RN State License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – completed during onboarding
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – preferred
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – preferred

Work Environment & Responsibilities

• Fast-paced Emergency Department with complex diagnoses across all systems
• Patient Age Range: Infant to Geriatric
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, can be up to 1:5 with lower acuity
• Floating: Within specialty and sister ED facilities as needed
• On-Call: No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID
• Background Checks including 7-year criminal search, SSN Trace, Nationwide, Sex Offender, OFAC, Education Verification
• Maryland State Exclusions List check
• Employment Application and Work History Verification (minimum 2 years hospital/acute care experience within last 5 years)
• Two supervisory references within 1 year

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year (including Latex Screen)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (updated annually)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year (specific mask models required)
• Drug Testing: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-90 days prior to start
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination accepted)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for all within 10 years or signed declination)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• COVID vaccine: Not required for this location, but documentation collected for tracking

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80%+ required)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (80%+ required)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (80%+ required)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) at orientation (85%+ to pass)

Orientation & Facility Policies

• Orientation held at facility, typically 8am on Tuesdays
• Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs or business casual (scrubs required on floor)
• Badge photo and security ID application required within 72 hours of contract signing
• Confidentiality Agreement and Dress Code review required prior to start
• Various facility-specific forms including Latex Allergy Questionnaire, TB Risk Assessment, Access Form, and Flu Exemption forms

This position offers a dynamic ED nursing experience with rotating shifts in a supportive travel contract setting, welcoming both experienced and first-time travel nurses.