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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Description

Position: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 1900-0730
Every other weekend coverage required
Float within skillset required
First-time travelers accepted
Experience: Minimum 2 years required
Skills required:
- Large orthopedic program (total joints)
- Colorectal surgeries
- Vascular procedures
- Bariatric surgery
Certification Requirements:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:
- Minimum overall score of 80%
- 100% score on lethal rhythms section

Required Credentials & Compliance

Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC approved
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in ED or Pediatrics
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as required by unit
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required by unit
EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) for L&D candidates
State Nursing License (must be verified prior to start)
NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
Annual Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
National Tech Certification (if applicable)

Competency Exams

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score ≥ 80%)
Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Dysrhythmia Basics A exam):
- Completed within 1 year of start
- Updated annually
- Overall score ≥ 80%
- 100% on lethal rhythms section
Color Blind Testing (online or in-person)
General Competency Exam (score ≥ 80%)

Background Checks & Verifications

Criminal Background Check within 90 days of start covering last 7 years
EPLS/GSA/SAM checks prior to start and monthly thereafter
HHS/OIG checks prior to start and monthly thereafter
Education Verification (highest degree required by position)
Employment Application with 7 years of work history (no gaps)
Work History Verification: minimum 2 years experience in past 7 years
Two positive supervisory references supporting 2 years experience in last 3 years
Skills Checklist updated annually

Health & Safety Requirements

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)
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
Negative TB test (IGRA or PPD) within 1 year, updated annually; Chest X-ray if history of positive TB
TB Questionnaire if prior positive TB without treatment for latent TB
Documentation of immunity or vaccination for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella
- Hepatitis B (Titer, Series, or Declination)
Drug Screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), includes multiple substances; updated annually
Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept-Mar)

Additional Notes

Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a lower rate
Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed prior to hire date
Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function
Clear photo required for badge issuance
Various attestations and facility-specific documents required upon hire

This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse surgical and telemetry environment with a reputable healthcare system, supporting professional growth and skill development in multiple specialty areas.