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Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (ER)

Location: Randallstown, Maryland Contract Length: 14 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Scrub Color: Navy blue

Unit Overview

54-bed Emergency Department
Averages about 120 visits per day
Treats neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Primary Stroke Center with Gold Plus recognition from the American Heart Association
STEMI patients may be transferred when cardiac catheterization intervention is needed
Care-management and behavioral-health support available

Schedule and Time Off

Weekends are Saturday and Sunday; every other weekend is required
Holiday coverage is required during the contract period
One pre-approved time-off request is permitted per contract
Requested time off must be included in the contract and reviewed with the manager
Block schedule: not accepted

Float Scope and Ratios

Float within scope to meet needs: two rapid evaluation units for urgent care and critical care
Supports the 2 locked Behavioral Health units in the ED, with a 1:6 ratio
Patient ratio experience of 1:4 to 6 for the ED
Behavioral Health units have a security team

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Maryland
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
ED - Emergency Department experience (2 years)
ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or RQI
BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association or RQI
NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification

Preferred Qualifications

CEN certification
Precepting and training experience

Pre-Start Requirements

Background check within 6 months of start, covering all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years, updated annually
Education verification (third-party) and HHS/OIG and EPLS/GSA/SAM checks
Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
Physical exam completed within 1 year of start
Negative TB test (PPD, GOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire updated annually
Immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B (vaccines, positive titer, or signed declination as applicable)
Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
Respirator fit test completed onsite; PAPR training provided if the candidate fails
Dysrhythmia/EKG exam (basic or advanced, per unit description) from an approved vendor, with an 80% overall passing score and 100% on the lethal rhythms section; an onsite exam may also be required
Government-issued photo ID; I-9 and E-Verify
Two professional references within 2 years of start
Work history verification for 2 workplaces within the last 7 years
Badge photo, signed floating and time-and-attendance policies, and signed attendance policy