Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Leonardtown, MD
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Leonardtown, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: MS/Tele Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours (0645-1945)
• Weekends and holidays required as per unit needs
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity level
• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a lower rate

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience (highest required)
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be AHA or ARC certified
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification required
• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Skills

• Telemetry
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Competencies

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Dysrhythmia: Basics A exam) must be completed within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person)
• General Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)

Compliance & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• E-Verify and I9 documentation required
• Valid state nursing license required prior to start
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine 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 exemption during flu season
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)

Additional Requirements

• 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
• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start date
• Photo for badge with specific requirements (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)

Work Environment

• Unit requires flexibility to float to other units of similar or lower acuity
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in Maryland with a 13-week commitment. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.