Operating Room RN
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

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

Work Schedule

• 2 shifts of 8 hours and 2 shifts of 12 hours per week, totaling 40 hours
• Minimum of 1 weekend per month
• 36 hours of on-call duty every 6 weeks
• 1 holiday per contract if needed

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience required (no conflicting data)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (if applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - AHA/AAP only (if applicable)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - if applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - if applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - if applicable, must be updated annually
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - required as applicable
• Tech Cert Verification - as applicable by profession
• State License Verification - primary source verification required
• NURSYS Verification (RN) - required
• Competency Exams (Medication, Age Specific, Dysrhythmia/EKG) - must score 80% or higher, valid within 1 year of start
• Color Blind Testing Online - required for all candidates

Background & Compliance Requirements

• I9 or Attestation required
• Government Issued Photo ID required
• E-Verify or Attestation required
• 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
• References: Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume within 30 days of start
• Previous 5 years of employment history verification (attestation accepted)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Latex Screen
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required for units working with children
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters required
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination accepted (series not accepted)
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel + Fentanyl) within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (declinations not accepted)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location, but documentation collected for tracking

Facility Specific Information

• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs; pink for trauma; pediatric staff may wear child-friendly tops with navy blue pants
• Business casual allowed in some departments (no jeans, no open-toe shoes, no sleeveless tops, no shorts)
• Passport-style photo with solid white/beige background required for badge
• Must sign job description and confidentiality agreement prior to start
• Security ID application must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Epic Portfolio Training Test Out available for eligible candidates

This position offers a structured schedule with a mix of shift lengths and on-call responsibilities, requiring a well-prepared RN with current certifications and compliance with extensive background and health documentation.