RN Case Manager
Bel Air, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

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

Work Schedule

• 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (Days)
• Monday through Friday, no weekends
• In-person position
• Business casual attire

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Registered Nurse experience
• First-time travelers are welcome (prior travel experience NOT required)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for certain units (Cath Lab Techs, Oncology, Critical Care, Telemetry)
• NIH Stroke Certification - Required for all RNs except OR, PACU, and Family Birth Pavilion; must be updated annually
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, STABLE) - refer to unit/job description

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (as applicable by specialty)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (required for all, including CNAs)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for most units except some specialties)

Licensure and Verification

• State License primary source verification required
• NURSYS Verification for RN licenses
• Tech Certification Verification as applicable

Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification for highest level of education
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Felonies within past 5 years are automatic decline; older felonies require review

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (required for units working with children and some others)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual updates
• TB Questionnaire if positive TB result
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted, series not accepted)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-45 days prior to start (instant tests NOT accepted)
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 6 - Mar 31)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking

Documentation and Other Requirements

• I9 or attestation required prior to start
• Government issued photo ID required
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements, dress code, appearance standards, parking, vehicle registration, and others must be reviewed and signed as applicable
• Two professional references required, including at least one supervisor or charge RN
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history required (attestation accepted if necessary)

Additional Notes

• Candidate must complete all required documentation and compliance steps prior to start
• Some training and competency modules may be completed during orientation
• Facility may require additional unit-specific job descriptions and attestations

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with no weekend shifts, suitable for RNs with at least 3 years of experience, including those new to travel nursing.