Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Float Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float RN position covering Medical-Surgical (MS), Intermediate Care (IMC), and Emergency Department (ED) Boarder units as needed.
• Float to ED to care for border patients and/or inpatient units.
• Shift options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (1900-0730).
• Experience required in MS/Telemetry and Cardiac Telemetry.
• ER holding experience required.
• Every 3rd weekend required.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in Maryland.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Prior travel experience required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC).
• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) & NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certifications preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific modules prior to start.
• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state searches.
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana).
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Immunization and health documentation required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year, updated annually)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • 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).
• 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 verification.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam and Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 3 years of start, with minimum passing scores.

Work Environment

• Float between MS, MS/Tele, IMC, and ED Boarder units.
• Fast-paced hospital setting requiring flexibility and strong clinical skills.

Summary

This travel RN position requires a minimum of 2 years nursing experience with prior travel experience, strong telemetry and ER holding skills, and certifications including ACLS and BLS. Candidates must pass a rigorous EKG competency exam and be willing to float across multiple units with weekend shifts every third week. Compliance with extensive health, background, and competency documentation is mandatory.