Observation Unit ED RN
Randallstown, MD
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse: Emergency Department Observation Unit

Location: Randallstown, Maryland Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 14 weeks Unit: Emergency Department Observation Unit (adult and geriatric patients) Patient Ratio: 1:5

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (listed as 19:00 to 07:30; the description lists 7a to 7:30p)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Weekends: Every other weekend required
• On-call: No on-call requirement indicated
• Block scheduling: Not accepted. The unit uses self-scheduling.
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs and float between like units
• Time off: The system auto-approves up to 14 days or less of RTO. Every other winter and summer holiday is required, and no RTO is approved for those. No RTO is approved on hard-to-fill days such as Easter, Mother's Day, and Father's Day.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Observation experience: 2 years, including observation experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with cardiac patients
• Telemetry experience
• Temporary and permanent pacemaker experience
• Pre/post hemodialysis and renal failure experience
• Blood product administration
• Central line management
• Heparin protocol experience
• Experience managing non-titratable cardiac drips
• Wound vac care
• Rapid Response experience
• Experience with Cerner

Other Certifications and Competencies

• Other certifications may apply based on the unit description, including PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, STABLE, and CPI.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam, required as applicable by profession (RN, LVN/LPN).
• Unit-specific competency exam.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (basic or advanced per unit description), with an onsite exam.
• Stroke CEUs required per unit description, and Trauma CEUs required after the 27th week of work.

Onboarding Requirements

• Background: Background check within 6 months of start, updated annually. Also EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, plus education verification.
• Identification and forms: Government-issued photo ID, E-Verify and I-9, EOE forms, badge photo, parking registration, consent to release information, and attendance and floating policies.
• Health: Physical exam within 1 year of start. Negative TB test (PPD, GOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year, or chest X-ray if TB history is positive. TB questionnaire updated annually. Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B documentation. Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (no marijuana/THC). Seasonal flu vaccine or exemption for flu season (10/01 to 03/31).
• Respirator fit test: Completed onsite. PAPR training is provided if the candidate fails.
• History: Employment application, unit-specific skills checklist, and work history verification for 2 workplaces within the last 7 years. Two professional references within 2 years of start.
• Lab deadline: Labs must be completed by the Monday before start.

Notes

• Local candidates are accepted.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• The source does not indicate housing or lodging.