Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics RN
Randallstown, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Randallstown, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit: 3C/3D Surgical Orthopedics Med-Surg
• Patient Population:

  • Medical-Surgical and Post-Operative patients admitted from the Emergency Department
  • General medical patients from the ED
• Surgical Patients include:

  • General surgery: appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colorectal surgeries, small bowel obstructions, below-knee and above-knee amputations
  • Orthopedics: knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, spine surgery, limb lengthening
  • Bariatrics, plastics, and urology patients
• Documentation system: Cerner
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Total hours per week: 36

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in the specialty (Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• First-time travel nurses accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required; temporary paper receipt accepted 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
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification required; nursing education program must be approved by Maryland Board of Nursing if completed out-of-state
• NURSYS primary source verification required for RN license
• 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 TB results allowed if confirmed completed
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (boosters required if negative)
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (boosters required if negative)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant screen accepted as placeholder)
• Respirator fit test completed onsite (not required for non-clinical staff)

Certifications and Competencies

• ACLS and BLS certifications must be current and from AHA or accepted equivalent (e.g., RQI)
• Unit-specific competency exams required, including medication/pharmacology competency and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias or Prophecy platforms only)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG exam must be passed within 3 attempts (2 attempts for some facilities); remediation required if failed first attempt
• Stroke and trauma CEUs may be required depending on unit; stroke CEUs must be completed prior to or within one week of start; trauma CEUs required after 27 weeks of work and renewed annually
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for RNs
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification may be required based on unit

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Badge photo required for facility ID
• 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 orientation
• EKG study guides provided to prepare for dysrhythmia exam
• Work history verification or professional references required (2 references within 2 years preferred)
• Employment application required

Additional Notes

• Labs (including immunizations and drug screen) must be completed by the Monday prior to start to ensure on-time reporting
• Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines must be approved by employer
• Candidate can start with some pending verifications (e.g., education verification, TB results, stroke CEUs) if documentation is in process and confirmed
• Facility uses Cerner for documentation and requires adherence to their policies and procedures

This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse surgical and medical-surgical environment with a focus on orthopedic and general surgery patients, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications.