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Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Details

Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4-6 patients
Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend; 6 weekend shifts in each 6-week schedule (Friday & Saturday nights)
Orientation: Every Monday
Uniform: Scrubs not provided; color royal blue required
Electronic Health Record: Experience with Cerner required
Skills: General Emergency Department care combining adult and pediatric patients

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Maryland
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
Completion of at least 1 prior travel assignment
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
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Experience with Cerner electronic health record system

Health and Background Requirements

Background Check: Criminal background check within 90 days including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years; must include multiple state and federal searches
Drug Screen: Within 90 days of start; excludes marijuana; includes multiple drug classes; positive results reviewed by Medical Review Officer
Physical Exam: Annual physical confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
Immunizations and Testing:
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire required
- Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
- Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
- Varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
- Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept–March)
N95 Fit Test: Within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)

Documentation and Compliance

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, including one from the most recent assignment
I-9 and E-Verify attestation required prior to start
Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed before hire date; may take multiple hours
Annual safety manual acknowledgement required
Photo for badge with specific requirements (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)

Additional Notes

Valid driver’s license required if driving is an essential job function
Must maintain all certifications and competencies current throughout assignment
This position requires working in a combined adult and pediatric emergency department setting

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Emergency Room RN travel contract position.