ICU/IMC Float Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:50 - 07:20)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float between ICU and Intermediate Medical Care (IMC) units
• Weekend coverage required as needed
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Successful completion of EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I-9 and E-Verify attestation completed prior to start
• Valid driver’s license if driving is an essential job function
• Criminal background check within 90 days, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon, or T-spot) within 1 year; if history of TB, additional documentation required
• Immunization documentation or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), including multiple specified substances
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept-Mar)
• 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
• Skills checklist completed prior to start and updated annually
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam passed with ≥ 80% within 3 years of start
• Color blindness testing (online or in-person) required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias Dysrhythmia Basics A) completed within 1 year of start and updated annually with required scores (80% overall, 100% lethal rhythms)

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be able to pass remediation if EKG exam is failed initially (up to 3 attempts allowed)
• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed prior to start date
• Clear, professional photo required for badge issuance
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Background check must be updated every 3 years or if there is a 6-month gap in employment
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a critical care environment with a focus on ICU and IMC float responsibilities during night shifts. Candidates must meet rigorous competency and certification standards to ensure high-quality patient care.