ICU Registered Nurse
Randallstown, MD
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Randallstown, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (ICU).
• Prior travel experience not required (first-time travelers are welcome).

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Provider Certification or equivalent accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Provider Certification or equivalent accepted
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (valid for 1 year; specific vendors accepted)

Job Description

• Care for the most critical patients in the hospital.
• Patients primarily admitted from the Emergency Department who meet admission criteria.
• Patient population includes Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Post-Operative, and ICU Transfers.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required.
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; updated annually.
• Education verification and accreditation confirmation required.
• Primary source verification of state nursing license (NURSYS verification required).
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Immunizations: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer), Hepatitis B, Varicella (vaccines or positive titer). Medical/religious exemptions allowed with approval.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required.
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start (can be direct supervisor references).
• Employment application and work history verification required (verification of 2 workplaces within last 7 years).

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Badge photo required for hospital ID.
• Completion and signing of facility policies including attendance, floating, and consent to release information.
• ReadySet account setup and completion of health assessment surveys prior to start.
• EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam required if indicated by unit description; must be completed via approved platforms with limited attempts.
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs may be required; stroke CEUs must be completed prior to or within one week of start; trauma CEUs required after 27 weeks of work.

Additional Notes

• Respirator fit testing will be completed onsite; PAPR training provided if fit test is failed.
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication exams is time-sensitive and must be prioritized.
• Candidate must comply with all facility and system-specific documentation and certification requirements prior to start.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a critical care environment with a diverse patient population, supporting both emergency admissions and specialized transfers.