Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Clinton, Maryland
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Clinton, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Shifts:

  • Day Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM)
  • Evening Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours (3:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Schedule Requirements:

  • Every other weekend and every other holiday required
  • Float within skillset required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel nursing assignment
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Triage experience
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records system

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days of start, 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 as required by position
• Health & Safety:

  • Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
  • Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon, or T-spot) within 1 year; if history of TB, additional documentation required
  • Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
  • N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start and updated annually
  • Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

    • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
    • Documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
    • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
    • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
    • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Sept–March)
• Documentation:

  • Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, license, and contact information
  • Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
  • Skills checklist and competency exams updated annually
  • Photo for badge with specific requirements (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)

Notes

• Locals within 60 miles may be considered at a different rate (not disclosed here)
• Candidate must be prepared to complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start
• Valid driver’s license required if driving is an essential job function

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-volume Emergency Department with a reputable healthcare system, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and prior travel nursing experience.