Travel Telemetry RN – ED Boarder
Baltimore, MD
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse – ED Boarder, MS Tele RN
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, Night shift (1900-0730)
• Float Requirement: Must float within units of equivalent or lower acuity level
• Patient Population: Care for patients boarding in the Emergency Department awaiting inpatient bed placement
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 2 years in MS/Telemetry or Cardiac Tele nursing
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Competency Exam:

  • Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with at least 80% overall and 100% on lethal rhythms
• Additional Notes:

  • May come into contact with COVID-19 patients
  • Flu vaccine is mandatory for all employees

Required Credentials & Compliance

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC certified
• NIH Stroke Certification (based on unit)
• Other certifications as required by unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) depending on assignment

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score ≥ 80%) within 3 years
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Dysrhythmia Basics A) within 1 year, updated annually
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person)
• General Competency Exam (score ≥ 80%) within 3 years

Background Checks & Verifications

• Criminal background check within 90 days including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Employment history verification with minimum 2 years experience in past 7 years
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience in last 3 years
• I9 and E-Verify attestation required upon hire

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Negative TB test (IGRA or PPD) within 1 year, updated annually; chest x-ray if history of positive TB
• Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept-Mar)
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask use during patient encounters
• Drug screen within 90 days of start, includes multiple substances (excluding marijuana), updated annually

Other Requirements

• Valid state nursing license prior to start
• Valid driver’s license if driving is an essential job function
• Annual acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual
• Facility-specific training modules (Sitels) to be completed by hire date

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Facility requires flu vaccination for all employees
• Candidates must be prepared to float to other units as needed
• May encounter COVID-19 patients; appropriate PPE and protocols in place
• Photo for badge required (clear, well-lit, no glare, solid background)

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with telemetry or cardiac experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting and meeting rigorous certification and competency requirements.