Registered Nurse ER Holding
Largo, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – ER Holding (Night Shift)

Location: Largo, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: July 13, 2026
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:30 – 08:00)
Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays as scheduled
Patient Care Setting:

• Fast-paced, high volume border role between Emergency Department (ED), Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele), and Intermediate Care (IMC) units
• Patient ratio approximately 1:6
• Average daily census ranges from 10 to 40 patients
• Wide variety of complex ED admission diagnoses

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within scope across ED borders, MS/Telemetry, and IMC units
• Floating between these units as needed
• No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal history check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • Employment and sanction screenings (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG) within 30 days of start
  • Education verification for highest level completed
  • Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
  • Fit test within 1 year of start
  • Immunizations or positive titers for:

    • Rubeola (Measles)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Varicella
    • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; series not accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine if working with pediatric populations (not required for ER RN unless pediatric ER)
  • TB screening: Negative QGOLD or TSPOT within 1 year, or 2-step PPD as applicable, updated annually
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 6 – Mar 31)
  • COVID vaccine not required for this location, but documentation collected for tracking
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 1 year of start (score ≥80%)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start (score ≥80%)
  • Age-specific competency exam (score ≥80%)
  • Color blindness testing required
• References and History:

  • Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
  • Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
  • Verification of previous 5 years of employment history

Additional Facility Requirements

• Security ID badge application must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Latex allergy questionnaire must be completed by all candidates
• Passport-style photo with solid white or beige background required for badge
• Confidentiality agreement and job description acknowledgment required prior to start
• Portfolio Epic training test-out form may be applicable depending on Epic experience
• Dress code review prior to start

Notes

• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Floating and flexibility within specialty units expected
• High acuity and volume environment requiring strong clinical skills and adaptability