Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Easton, Maryland
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER RN - Nights)

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Shift/Hours: Nights, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays required as scheduled
• Floating: Required within the specialty and sister EDs as needed
• On-Call: Not required
• Patient Population: All age ranges
• Patient Diagnoses: Fast-paced, high volume Emergency Department with various diagnoses
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, up to 1:5 with lower acuity patients (rare)

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years ER nursing experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted with strong ED skills/experience

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Maryland RN State License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Must complete online module prior to orientation and on-site training during orientation
• NIH Stroke Certification (must be updated annually)
• Other certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., TNCC, NRP, CHEMO, EFM, STABLE)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID
• Background Checks including 7-year criminal search, SSN trace, nationwide checks, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification for highest level completed
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel + Fentanyl within 90 days of start
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • MMR, Varicella, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Rubeola, Mumps (proof of immunity or vaccination required; boosters may be needed)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation or declination collected for tracking
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume within 30 days of start
• Verification of at least 2 years hospital or equivalent acute care experience within last 5 years

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation held at 8am on Tuesdays at the facility's School of Nursing
• Dress code: Royal Blue scrubs or business casual during orientation; scrubs required on floor starting Thursday
• Badge photo required (passport style with solid white/beige background)
• Various facility-specific documents and agreements must be signed prior to start (e.g., confidentiality agreement, dress code review, hospital policies)
• Annual TB risk assessment and access forms must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• This is a fast-paced, high volume ED environment requiring strong emergency nursing skills
• Floating within specialty and sister EDs is expected
• On-call duties are not required for this position
• Prior travel experience is not mandatory, making this suitable for first-time travel nurses with adequate ER experience

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