IMC Registered Nurse
Bel Air, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Registered Nurse (IMC) - Travel/Contract

Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: June 1, 2026
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit Type: Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Average Daily Census: 22 patients
• Bed Count: 22
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Patient Age Range: Adult and Geriatrics
• Common Diagnoses: Cardiac, Respiratory, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Special Procedures/Equipment: Precedex and insulin drips, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, chest tubes, TCAR, post-cardiac cath lab care

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed
• On-call shifts are rare and pre-scheduled on-call shifts are not required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-45 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Health documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year
  • Fit mask test within 1 year
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • TB screening (QGOLD, TSPOT, or 2-step PPD) updated annually
  • Flu vaccine or approved exemption required during flu season
• References: Two professional references within 1 year, including at least one supervisor/manager
• Employment history verification for previous 5 years
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements, dress code review, and unit-specific job description must be signed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Navy scrub color required
• Candidates must complete competency exams as applicable (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, age-specific competencies)
• Facility orientation includes completion of required training and certifications if not already current
• Various attestations and compliance documents must be completed timely to avoid delays in credentialing and start date

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a specialized intermediate care setting with a focus on cardiac and respiratory patient care. It is suitable for RNs with critical care experience seeking a travel contract in Maryland.