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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Maryland, Clinton

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
Location: Clinton, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 3x12 hour day/night rotating shifts (0700-1930 & 1900-0730)
Schedule Requirements:
- Every other weekend required
- Every other holiday required
- Float within skillset required
Patient Setting: General Emergency Department (combined adult/pediatric)

Experience & Skills Requirements

Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in Emergency Department nursing
Prior Travel Experience: Required (must have completed at least 1 prior travel contract)
Charge Experience: Preferred
Required Skills:
- Triage
- IV Starts
- Phlebotomy
Patient Ratio: 1:4

Certifications & Exams Required

Mandatory Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
Preferred Certifications:
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- MAB (Medication Administration by Barcode)
Competency Exam:
- Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:
  - Minimum overall score of 80%
  - 100% score on lethal rhythms section

Additional Requirements

References: Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
Work History: Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps; verification of at least 2 years employment in the past 7 years
Background Checks: Criminal background check within 90 days including multiple state and federal searches
Health Documents:
- Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
- Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable
- Required immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap
- Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
- N95 Fit Test within 9 months and updated annually (client may complete on-site if needed)
Licenses: Valid state nursing license required prior to start
Other: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and competency exams as assigned

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department RNs with prior travel contract experience who meet the certification and competency requirements and are comfortable with rotating 12-hour shifts in a combined adult/pediatric ED setting.

Facility

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
232 beds

ADDRESS7503 Surratts RoadClinton, MD 20735

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About Clinton, MD

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Clinton, MD here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Clinton, MD is slightly higher than the national average, with housing being the main contributor.
However, wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 87°F, and the average low in winter is around 26°F.

Furnished Housing

There are options for short term rentals in Clinton, MD, and they are relatively easy to find.

Transportation

The area is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

There are various restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the area has a growing art and music scene.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local recreational activities, and there are outdoor spaces for hiking and nature exploration.

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