Intermediate Care Float RN
Baltimore, MD
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: IMC Float RN
• Shift Options: 3x12 or 4x12 (1900-0730)
• Float required to Medical-Surgical (MS), Intermediate Care (IMC), and Emergency Department (ED) Boarder as needed
• Responsibilities include caring for ED borders and inpatient units
• Every 3rd weekend required

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Prior travel experience required (must have completed at least 1 prior travel contract)
• Experience required in:

  • MS/Telemetry and Cardiac Telemetry
  • ER holding
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or ARC)
  • CPI & NIHSS preferred
• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• Float required to MS, MS/Tele, IMC, and ED Boarder

Compliance & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually
• Physical exam annually, confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (documentation of 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (09/23 - 03/31)
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)

Competency Exams & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher, within 3 years)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Dysrhythmia Basics A exam):

  • Completed within 1 year of start and updated annually
  • Minimum 80% overall score and 100% on lethal rhythms section
  • Up to 3 attempts allowed with remediation if needed
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person)
• Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher, within 3 years)
• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed by hire date

References & Work History

• Two positive supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment
• Must support at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, licenses, and contact information
• Work history verification required for at least 2 of the past 7 years, preferably the most recent 2 years

Additional Notes

• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a lower rate
• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with strong telemetry, cardiac, and ER holding skills who are comfortable floating across multiple units and working night shifts.