PCU Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Job Description

• Position: Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) Registered Nurse
• Shift: 7 PM to 7:30 AM (3x12 hour shifts)
• Schedule: Every other 3rd weekend required
• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a different rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
  • SPT (Stroke Preparedness Training)
• Must pass the EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam

Requirements & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• N95 Fit Mask test within 9 months of start, updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start
• 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, employment, license, and contact information

Additional Information

• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required within 3 years of start, with minimum passing score of 80%
• Color blindness testing required (online or in-person)
• Annual competency exams and safety manual acknowledgements required
• Facility-specific photo for badge required (clear, well-lit, no glare, solid background)

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a progressive care setting with a focus on cardiac and stroke care competencies.