Telemetry Registered Nurse
Easton, Maryland
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton

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

Location: Easton, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 4 shifts of 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30)
Schedule: Every other weekend required (4 weekends in a 4 schedule cycle)
Holidays: Required as scheduled
Floating: Required within specialty, lower acuity, and sister location as needed
On-Call: Not required
Patient Population: Adult/Geriatric
Patient Diagnoses: Fast-paced, high census with a variety of diagnoses including complex multi-diagnoses
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:5, up to 1:6 with lower acuity patients

Required Qualifications

• License: Maryland RN license
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – completed onsite during orientation
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience in telemetry or related acute care setting
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Job Details

• Telemetry RN position working night shifts
• Floating to lower acuity units and sister location as needed
• Fast-paced environment with a high volume census
• Patient care involves complex and multiple diagnoses

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on facility) within 30-90 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB testing (QGOLD, TSPOT, or 2-step PPD) updated annually
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps titers or vaccinations
  • TDaP vaccine or signed declination
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Verification of at least 2 years hospital or equivalent acute care experience within last 5 years
• Various competency exams including medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, and age-specific competencies (must score 80% or higher)
• Facility-specific documents such as confidentiality agreement, dress code review, badge photo, and orientation attendance

Additional Notes

• Orientation is held at the facility, typically on Tuesdays at 8 AM
• Dress code for orientation: Royal Blue scrubs or business casual
• CPI training module assigned prior to orientation and must be completed before start
• Floating may include coverage at a sister location in Chestertown
• Weekend and holiday coverage required as scheduled

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry experience seeking a travel contract opportunity in Maryland with a supportive orientation and comprehensive compliance requirements.