Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Total Hours per Week: 36
• Must be able to float to NICU and Pediatrics units
• Patient Diagnoses commonly encountered:

  • Respiratory Distress / Failure
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Seizures
  • Pain Management
• Special Procedures:

  • Moderate Sedation
  • Drips (IV medication infusions)
  • Arterial Lines
  • Central Lines / Central Venous Pressure (CVP) monitoring

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required; temporary paper receipt allowed only as placeholder until official ID is received
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; includes SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification, and international searches if applicable
• Employment verification for at least 2 workplaces within last 7 years (W2 or direct supervisor references accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions
• Negative TB test (PPD, GOLD, or TSPOT) or chest X-ray within 1 year; pending results allowed if confirmed completed
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant 9-panel can be used as placeholder
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters if negative
  • Mumps – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters if negative
  • Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters if negative
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters or proof of chickenpox history if negative
  • Hepatitis B – Titer, series, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Respirator fit test will be completed onsite; fit mask documentation required for new contracts
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam required (Relias or Prophecy platform only), with up to 3 attempts allowed; remediation required after failed attempts
• Unit-specific competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs may be required; stroke CEUs must be completed prior to or within one week of start; trauma CEUs required after 27th week of work
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required
• Signed floating policy and time & attendance policy for contracted staff

Additional Notes

• Candidate must review and comply with hand hygiene policy
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start required (may be used as backup for work history verification)
• Employment application required prior to start
• Education verification required; nursing education program must be approved by Maryland Board of Nursing or equivalent
• Nursys verification required for all RNs
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required and is valid for 1 year only
• Candidate must complete all labs by Monday prior to start to ensure on-time start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric intensive care setting with diverse patient diagnoses and advanced nursing procedures. It is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable floating to NICU and Pediatrics units and meeting rigorous compliance and certification standards.