MS/Telemetry Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Bel Air, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele - ED Borders)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays as scheduled
• Patient Population: Variety of diagnoses; ER border area covering all units except critical care
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 nights / 1:4 weekends
• Floating: May be required within the specialty
• On-call: Not required
• Scrub Color: Navy blue

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers with strong experience are accepted

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Maryland RN State License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (must be current and updated annually)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not mandatory

Competency Requirements

• MS/Tele competency exam specific to unit required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Age-specific competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Education verification for highest level of education
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-45 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Two professional references required (one must be a supervisor or charge RN)
• Previous 5 years of employment history verification required (attestation accepted if necessary)

Health & 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 certain units; ER RN not required unless pediatric ER)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes, updated annually
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted for low/equivocal titer)
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 6 - Mar 31)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation or declination collected for tracking

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Confidentiality agreement and unit-specific job description must be signed prior to start
• Security ID application and badge photo required
• Review and sign facility appearance standards, fingernail hygiene policy, standards of business conduct, and agency acknowledgment
• Completion of OSHA questionnaire required
• Completion of self-learning program prior to start (used for orientation post-test)

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be required to float within the specialty area
• Orientation includes completion of certain modules and competency attestations
• Some certifications and competencies may be completed during orientation if not already held

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a dynamic ER border unit with a variety of patient diagnoses, suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in MS/Tele or emergency nursing. Prior travel experience is not mandatory, making it accessible for first-time travel nurses with strong clinical backgrounds.