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Registered Nurse – ER Holding (Night Shift)

Location: Largo, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: July 13, 2026
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:30 – 08:00)
Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays as scheduled
Patient Care Setting:

Fast-paced, high volume border role between Emergency Department (ED), Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele), and Intermediate Care (IMC) units
Patient ratio approximately 1:6
Average daily census ranges from 10 to 40 patients
Wide variety of complex ED admission diagnoses

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Maryland
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification

Job Responsibilities

Provide nursing care within scope across ED borders, MS/Telemetry, and IMC units
Floating between these units as needed
No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Checks:
- 7-year criminal history check within 30 days of start, updated annually
- Employment and sanction screenings (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG) within 30 days of start
- Education verification for highest level completed
- Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
Health Requirements:
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
- Fit test within 1 year of start
- Immunizations or positive titers for:
  - Rubeola (Measles)
  - Mumps
  - Rubella
  - Varicella
  - Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; series not accepted)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine if working with pediatric populations (not required for ER RN unless pediatric ER)
- TB screening: Negative QGOLD or TSPOT within 1 year, or 2-step PPD as applicable, updated annually
- Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 6 – Mar 31)
- COVID vaccine not required for this location, but documentation collected for tracking
Competency Exams:
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 1 year of start (score ≥80%)
- Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start (score ≥80%)
- Age-specific competency exam (score ≥80%)
- Color blindness testing required
References and History:
- Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
- Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
- Verification of previous 5 years of employment history

Additional Facility Requirements

Security ID badge application must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
Latex allergy questionnaire must be completed by all candidates
Passport-style photo with solid white or beige background required for badge
Confidentiality agreement and job description acknowledgment required prior to start
Portfolio Epic training test-out form may be applicable depending on Epic experience
Dress code review prior to start

Notes

Scrub color: Royal Blue
Floating and flexibility within specialty units expected
High acuity and volume environment requiring strong clinical skills and adaptability