Special Care Nursery RN
Bel Air, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Bel Air, Maryland

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Bel Air, Maryland
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts, every other weekend and holidays as required, may float
• Unit: Family Birthplace - Special Care Nurse
• Patient Ratios:

  • Early labor/induction: 1:2
  • Active labor: 1:1
  • Cesarean delivery (CD): 1:1
  • Triage: 1:4
  • Post-partum: 1:4
• Standards: Follows AWHONN standards

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; default to standard RN experience (assumed minimum 1+ years unless otherwise specified)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA only; required for critical care and tele areas (refer to unit specifics)
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA only; refer to unit specifics
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): AHA/AAP only; refer to unit specifics
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Refer to unit specifics
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for all RNs except OR, PACU, and Family Birth Pavilion; must be updated annually
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required as applicable; candidates at this facility complete during orientation
• Other Certifications: CHEMO, TNCC, STABLE as applicable per unit

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80%+)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all)
• Competency Exam (score 80%+)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (score 80%+)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (score 80%+; required for all units except some exclusions)

Licensure and Verification

• State License primary source verification required
• NURSYS Verification required for RN
• Tech Certification Verification as applicable

Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start; must be 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
• Felony history reviewed; felonies within 5 years are automatic decline

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination required (full Tdap for Family Birthplace and related units)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol; updated annually
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-45 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct-Mar)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking

References and Work History

• Two professional references required within 1 year of start (one must be supervisor/manager or charge RN)
• Previous 5 years of employment history verification required; attestation accepted if necessary
• Agency application/resume must be completed within 30 days of start

Facility Specific Requirements

• Confidentiality agreement and various facility-specific documents must be signed prior to start
• Photo for badge required (passport style with solid background)
• Orientation includes completion of unit-specific job description and compliance training
• OSHA questionnaire required for all candidates
• Appearance standards, parking, vehicle registration, and hygiene policies must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Epic Portfolio Training Test Out form may be applicable based on prior Epic experience

This position offers a specialized labor and delivery nursing role with a focus on family birthplace and special care, requiring adherence to specific certifications, competencies, and health screenings. The contract is for approximately 13 weeks with day shifts and weekend/holiday coverage.