Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Bel Air, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele RN - Nights)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 - 07:30)
Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays required as scheduled
Floating: Required within specialty and lower acuity as needed
On-Call: Not required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in specialty
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Maryland RN State License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required for Tele and Critical Care areas
• NIH Stroke Certification (updated annually)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - required as applicable
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM)

Competency Exams

• MS/Tele competency exam required for this unit
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Age-specific competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 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
• I9 or attestation required
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Facility-specific confidentiality agreements and policies must be signed prior to start
• OSHA questionnaire required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-45 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for certain units)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/6-3/31)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking

References & Employment History

• Two professional references required, including at least one supervisor/manager or charge RN
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history required (attestation accepted if necessary)

Additional Notes

• Floating within specialty and lower acuity units may be required
• Candidate must complete facility-specific documents and training prior to start
• Compliance with facility appearance, confidentiality, and conduct policies required
• Badge photo and security ID application required within 72 hours of contract signing

This position offers a night shift travel contract for a Registered Nurse with a focus on Medical-Surgical/Telemetry care in Maryland. It is suitable for nurses with at least 1 year of experience in the specialty and does not require prior travel experience.