Registered Nurse Med-Surg Telemetry
Baltimore, MD
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry)
• Shift: Weekend Nights, 0620-1900 (36 hours nights)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Work 2 out of 3 winter holidays and other future holidays during contract
• No on-call requirements
• Patient Population: Includes telemetry patients and gender affirmation surgery patients (comfort with this population preferred, experience not required)
• Float Requirement: Must float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Ratio: 1:5 or 1:6
• May come into contact with COVID-19 patients
• Scrubs: Navy blue (not provided)
• Cerner experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (MS/Telemetry)
• Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (based on unit description)
  • ACLS (review required)
• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• Skills: Telemetry/Medical-Surgical nursing
• License: Valid RN license for Maryland
• Flu vaccine required (facility policy)

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, education verification, and federal/state screenings
• 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 documentation required:

  • Flu seasonal vaccination or approved exemption
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual updates)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete onsite)
• 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 and competency exams required prior to start and updated annually

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position in telemetry/medical-surgical nursing requiring a minimum of 2 years specialty experience and at least one prior travel assignment. The role involves weekend night shifts with holiday coverage, requires passing a specialized EKG exam, and mandates several certifications and immunizations. Candidates must be comfortable working with diverse patient populations, including those undergoing gender affirmation surgery, and be prepared to float to similar acuity units.