RN Pediatrics
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Pediatrics Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position - Maryland

Job Details

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Alternating Day/Night every other week

  • Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (3 shifts per week)
  • Night Shift: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM (3 shifts per week)
• Hours: 36 hours per week (12 hours per shift)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Floating: Required within specialty or sister units as needed
• On-Call: Not required

Patient Population & Care Setting

• Patient Age Group: Neonates, infants, pediatrics
• Patient Diagnoses:

  • Prematurity
  • Apnea of Prematurity (AOP)
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia/Chronic Lung Disease (BLD/CLD)
  • Cardiac defects
  • Feeding issues
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), including iatrogenic NAS
• Special Equipment:

  • Trach/ventilator care
  • PICCs/Central Lines
  • Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)/Intravenous Lipids (IL)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:3, up to 1:4 with lower acuity patients
• Scrubs: Any color or print allowed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of pediatrics experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Trach/ventilator experience

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • Social Security trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, OFAC, education verification
  • Felony review: Felonies within 5 years are automatic decline; older felonies require review
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per Maryland requirements, updated annually
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (series and titer required), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccine not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking
  • Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on location) within 30-90 days of start
  • Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• References: Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment History: Verification of previous 5 years required (attestation accepted)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score ≥80%)
  • Age-specific competency exam (score ≥80%)
  • Color blindness testing
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • Photo for badge (passport style with solid background)
  • Confidentiality agreement signed prior to start
  • Dress code review
  • Badge application completed within 72 hours of signing contract
  • Job description acknowledgment signed prior to start
  • TB questionnaire if positive TB test
  • Epic Portfolio Training Test Out form (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Floating may be required within specialty or sister units.
• Weekend and holiday shifts are mandatory as scheduled.
• On-call duties are not required for this position.
• Candidates must be prepared to work alternating 12-hour day and night shifts every other week.

This position is ideal for pediatric RNs with trach/vent experience seeking a travel contract in a specialized pediatric care setting. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.