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

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Randallstown, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Work in the Emergency Room (ER) on night shifts.
• Schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday.
• Patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6 depending on unit.
• Unit includes specialized care areas:

  • Primary Stroke Center (Gold status with American Heart Association)
  • STEMI cases with catheterization intervention support
  • Two locked behavioral health units with 1:6 ratio, supported by ED staffing and security
  • Two rapid evaluation units for urgent and critical care needs with rapid medical screenings
• Scrubs color: Navy Blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland.
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least 1 prior travel assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association

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; updated annually. Includes SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification, and international searches if applicable.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma upload required for nursing education programs, especially if completed outside Maryland.
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs.
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions.
• Negative TB test (PPD, GOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; pending results allowed with confirmation. If history of positive TB, negative chest X-ray within 5 years plus TB symptom questionnaire within 30 days of start required.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Measles, Mumps, 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 vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant 9-panel can be used as placeholder. Marijuana/THC excluded from panel.
• Respirator fit test to be completed onsite; annual expiration required for new contracts.

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually; only Relias or Prophecy exams accepted.

  • Candidates have up to 3 attempts (2 attempts for some facilities) to pass.
  • Remediation courses required after failed attempts.
  • Some facilities require on-site EKG exam after failed attempts.
• Pass/fail testing acknowledgment required for EKG and medication exams.
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs required:

  • Stroke CEUs must be stroke-related, updated annually, and completed prior to or within one week of start. NIHSS counts toward hours if completed within the year.
  • Trauma CEUs required after 27 weeks of work, usually at extension; must be trauma-related and renewed annually. TNCC course accepted for initial trauma CEUs.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Badge photo required for identification.
• Completion and signing of parking registration, attendance policy, floating policy, and consent to release information forms prior to start.
• ReadySet account setup and completion of health assessment surveys required before starting.
• EKG study guides will be provided to prepare for competency exams.
• I9/E-Verify attestation required.
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years preferred (1 reference for non-acute care). References can substitute for work history verification if from direct supervisors.
• Employment application required.

Additional Notes

• The unit accepts first-time travelers but requires prior travel experience for this position.
• Rapid medical screening and behavioral health support are integral parts of the ER environment.
• Candidate must be prepared for a fast-paced, high-acuity setting with diverse patient needs including stroke, STEMI, behavioral health, and urgent care.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this ER Registered Nurse travel contract position.