Med Surg Telemetry RN
Towson, Maryland
University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Night Shift

Location

• Towson, Maryland

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (3 shifts of 12 hours per week, totaling 36 hours)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday shifts required as scheduled
• Block scheduling not accommodated; special scheduling requests must be submitted at application

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Adult and Geriatric patients
• General medical-surgical population including diagnoses such as CHF, cellulitis, osteomyelitis, pancreatitis, amputations, small bowel obstruction, atrial fibrillation/dysrhythmias, cancer, and palliative care
• Telemetry unit with EKG monitoring and drips (Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, Lasix) within set parameters (not titratable)
• Equipment used: Telemetry monitors, IV pumps, oxygen, pulse oximeter, vital signs machines, sequential compression devices (SCDs), bed/chair alarms, chest tubes, Foley catheters
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:5
• Floating required within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed
• On-call not required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Competencies & Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Age-specific competency exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Color blindness testing required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen (including fentanyl) within 30 days prior to start; instant tests not accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for the 2025-26 season
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required if working with newborns, children, or ED; otherwise per facility policy
• Immunizations or positive titers required for: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (declination accepted only for low/equivocal titer)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required for this location; medical/religious exemptions accepted if required elsewhere

Documentation & Compliance

• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start (one must be from a supervisor/manager; a charge RN is acceptable if directly supervised)
• Employment history verification for previous 5-7 years (attestation accepted if necessary)
• Agency application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements, badge photo, and respirator questionnaire must be completed as instructed
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and federal exclusions required within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Floating within specialty and lower acuity units is required
• No on-call duties
• Special scheduling requests must be submitted with request to offer (RTO) at application
• Facility will provide IT confidentiality agreements and other onboarding documents that must be signed promptly to avoid delays

This position offers an opportunity to work in a telemetry medical-surgical unit with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications. The role is suited for RNs with at least 2 years of experience, including those new to travel nursing.