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

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

Location: La Plata, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks (will consider up to 26 weeks)
Start Date: March 9, 2026
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 8:30 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays as scheduled
Patient Population: All ages (infant to geriatric)
Unit: Emergency Department (ED)
Patient Load: 47 beds, average daily census 130, nurse-to-patient ratio 1:4
Work Environment: Fast-paced ED with complex and varied diagnoses
Floating: Required within specialty
On-Call: No pre-scheduled on-call requirements

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years preferred; will consider 1 year with strong ER skills
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers with strong ER experience are welcome

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Maryland RN State License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, must include eCards with eCodes, valid at start date
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for ED staff)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as applicable
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., NRP, TNCC, CHEMO, EFM)

Compliance & Documentation

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, SSN trace, nationwide checks, education verification
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Employment application/resume within 30 days of start
• Work history verification for previous 5 years (attestation accepted)
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Fit mask test within 1 year (3M N95 1860 respirator preferred)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per Maryland requirements, updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted, series not accepted)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required if working with children; not required for ER unless pediatric ER)
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel plus Fentanyl) within 30-45 days prior to start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct-Apr)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required for this location, but exemptions accepted if required elsewhere

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80%+) within 1 year of start
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (score 80%+)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score 80%+) for applicable units

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete facility-specific documents such as confidentiality agreements, computer system agreements, and dress code review prior to start
• Portfolio Epic training test-out form may be applicable for new hires with prior Epic experience
• Badge photo required (passport style with solid background)
• Floating within specialty required

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced ER nurses or strong first-time travelers seeking to work in a dynamic emergency department setting in Maryland.