Telemetry Stepdown RN
Glen Burnie, Maryland
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Step Down Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Shift: Days, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays as scheduled
Floating: Required within specialty sister units and lower acuity as needed
On-Call: No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Tele Stepdown unit with 27 beds, average census 26 patients
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
• Common diagnoses: COPD, gastrointestinal bleeding, end stage renal disease, cardiac dysrhythmias, electrolyte imbalances requiring cardiac monitoring
• Care for chronically ventilator-dependent patients and those receiving peritoneal dialysis
• Special procedures include peritoneal dialysis and bedside thoracentesis
• Use of special equipment such as Viking lift, sit-to-stand devices, EKG, Zoll, and vacuum dressings

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area
• Strong skills and experience preferred, especially for first-time travelers

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Patient Care Environment

• Adult and geriatric patients with complex medical needs
• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac care
• Ventilator and dialysis patient care

Additional Requirements and Compliance

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Fit testing for respirators within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, TB screening, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but documentation or exemption may be requested for tracking purposes
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history

Orientation and Facility Specifics

• Completion of required learning modules prior to start
• Facility-specific documents and instructions provided before start date
• Photo for badge required (passport-style with solid background)
• Compliance with facility dress code and confidentiality agreements

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including within the last year
• Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg/Telemetry (step-down) RN experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• National Tech Certification Verification
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Notes

• Floating within related units and lower acuity areas is expected
• Weekend and holiday shifts are part of the schedule
• No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with telemetry and complex medical patients in a stepdown setting, who are flexible with scheduling and floating within related units.