Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Leonardtown, MD
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Leonardtown, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or ARC)
• Skills:

  • Experience with large orthopedic program (total joints)
  • Colorectal surgeries
  • Vascular procedures
  • Bariatric surgery
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 1900-0730 (overnight)
• Schedule: Every other weekend coverage required
• Additional Duties: Float within skillset as needed

Testing & Competency

• Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams required (score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam must be current (within 1 year) and updated annually

Background & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually
• Physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (within 1 year, updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)

Additional Requirements

• Valid state nursing license required prior to start
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually
• Photo for badge with specific guidelines (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start

Notes

• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a different rate
• Must be able to float within the skillset as needed
• Candidate must be prepared to complete all required documentation and compliance steps before start date