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Registered Nurse: Emergency Department Observation Unit

Location: Randallstown, Maryland Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 14 weeks Unit: Emergency Department Observation Unit (adult and geriatric patients) Patient Ratio: 1:5

Schedule

Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (listed as 19:00 to 07:30; the description lists 7a to 7:30p)
Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
Weekends: Every other weekend required
On-call: No on-call requirement indicated
Block scheduling: Not accepted. The unit uses self-scheduling.
Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs and float between like units
Time off: The system auto-approves up to 14 days or less of RTO. Every other winter and summer holiday is required, and no RTO is approved for those. No RTO is approved on hard-to-fill days such as Easter, Mother's Day, and Father's Day.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Maryland
Observation experience: 2 years, including observation 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
NIHSS certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience working with cardiac patients
Telemetry experience
Temporary and permanent pacemaker experience
Pre/post hemodialysis and renal failure experience
Blood product administration
Central line management
Heparin protocol experience
Experience managing non-titratable cardiac drips
Wound vac care
Rapid Response experience
Experience with Cerner

Other Certifications and Competencies

Other certifications may apply based on the unit description, including PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, STABLE, and CPI.
Medication test/pharmacology competency exam, required as applicable by profession (RN, LVN/LPN).
Unit-specific competency exam.
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (basic or advanced per unit description), with an onsite exam.
Stroke CEUs required per unit description, and Trauma CEUs required after the 27th week of work.

Onboarding Requirements

Background: Background check within 6 months of start, updated annually. Also EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, plus education verification.
Identification and forms: Government-issued photo ID, E-Verify and I-9, EOE forms, badge photo, parking registration, consent to release information, and attendance and floating policies.
Health: Physical exam within 1 year of start. Negative TB test (PPD, GOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year, or chest X-ray if TB history is positive. TB questionnaire updated annually. Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B documentation. Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (no marijuana/THC). Seasonal flu vaccine or exemption for flu season (10/01 to 03/31).
Respirator fit test: Completed onsite. PAPR training is provided if the candidate fails.
History: Employment application, unit-specific skills checklist, and work history verification for 2 workplaces within the last 7 years. Two professional references within 2 years of start.
Lab deadline: Labs must be completed by the Monday before start.