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

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

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ER Registered Nurse for a Level II Trauma Center with multiple specialty units including Cath Lab, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Open Heart Center, Labor & Delivery, PICU & Pediatric hospital, and NICU. The Emergency Department may require floating to a designated overflow unit as needed.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• At least 1 year experience in Level I or Level II Trauma care

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Additional preferred certifications (may be required depending on unit):

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • STABLE
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam

Licensure & Verification

• Active RN license with verification through Nursys as applicable
• Education program must be approved by Maryland Board of Nursing or verified as equivalent
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations/vaccinations including MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccine (or approved exemptions)

Competencies & Training

• Unit-specific competency exams may be required
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs must be current and completed as required (Stroke CEUs prior to start, Trauma CEUs after 27th week)
• Respirator fit testing completed onsite (if applicable)
• Completion and acknowledgment of facility-specific policies including floating and time & attendance

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidate may be expected to float to other units within the hospital as needed
• Compliance with all facility-specific documentation and training is mandatory prior to start
• Professional references and employment verification required

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity, multi-specialty hospital environment with a focus on trauma and emergency care.