Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Easton, Maryland
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Easton, Maryland

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Start Date

• April 6, 2025

Shift Details

• Rotating night and evening shifts
• Shift options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Evening shift hours: 3:00 PM – 3:30 AM
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Floating: Within specialty and sister emergency departments as needed
• No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required

Patient Population

• All age ranges (infant to geriatric)
• Fast-paced emergency department with complex diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:4, can be up to 1:5 with lower acuity patients

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Emergency Department or equivalent acute care setting
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not required

Licenses and Certifications

• Maryland RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – completed during onboarding

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on location) within 30-90 days of start
• Required immunizations and titers including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (seasonal)
  • MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps (proof of immunity or vaccination)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and state-specific exclusions list
• Two supervisory references within 1 year
• Verification of at least 2 years hospital or acute care experience within last 5 years
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology, EKG/dysrhythmia, and age-specific competencies (80% passing score required)
• Photo for badge and various facility-specific documents and agreements must be completed prior to start
• Orientation attendance required (typically held on Tuesdays; dress code: royal blue scrubs or business casual)

Additional Notes

• Floating may include coverage at nearby emergency departments within the system
• Rotation schedule is based on department needs, with primary need currently for night shifts
• This is a fast-paced environment requiring strong clinical skills and ability to manage multiple complex patients

This position is ideal for RNs with emergency department experience seeking a travel contract opportunity in Maryland with a well-structured orientation and support system.