RN Pediatric Acute Care
Baltimore, Maryland
MDBAL Ascension St Agnes Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Pediatric Acute Care (Days)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Schedule: Every other weekend plus holidays

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Pediatric Acute Care Unit.
• Day shift hours as specified above.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Pediatric Registered Nurse.
• Current, active RN license in good standing with verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Must pass Nursys license verification.
• Must have a valid, unexpired Driver’s License or State ID matching address on file.
• Completion of professional references (at least two) prior to first assignment.
• Completion of criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, and National Sex Offender Registry within 90 days prior to start.
• Verification of education relevant to nursing practice completed within 90 days prior to start.
• Completion of employment verification for the past seven years prior to start.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Proof of immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Two MMR vaccines or positive IgG titer (no declinations accepted).
  • Two Varicella vaccines or documented immunity (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Valid Tdap vaccination within the last 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Influenza vaccine is optional; if declined during flu season, mask wearing is required.
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2-step PPD or negative IGRA within 90 days prior to start.
  • If positive TB test, must provide negative chest X-ray within one year and complete annual TB questionnaire.
• Fit test for respiratory protection required prior to or at start; updated annually.
• Completion of a health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.

Onboarding and Competency Requirements

• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics with a minimum passing score of 80%. Only two attempts allowed.
• Passing score of at least 80% on the required EKG exam, updated every 3 years.
• Completion of unit-specific checklist (optional for onboarding but may be required by unit leader).
• Completion of required onboarding education attestations and modules prior to clearance.
• Submission of a forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations).
• Completion of skills checklist within one year of start and updated annually.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation required.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.
• All required documents and verifications must be current and compliant with timelines specified.
• Extensions require updated documentation as applicable.

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric RNs seeking a long-term assignment with day shifts in an acute care setting.