Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week
Schedule Requirements:

• Weekend: Every other weekend required
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Floating: Required within specialty and to other units within scope
• On-call: Not required

Patient Population

• Pediatrics through Geriatrics

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Maryland State Nursing License
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with recent ED experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job Responsibilities and Expectations

• Work primarily in the Emergency Department
• Floating to other units within specialty scope as needed
• Weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Background Check (7-year criminal history within 30 days of start, updated annually)
• Education Verification
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray per protocol
• Drug Screening (9-panel or 12-panel depending on location) within required timeframe
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination proof)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
  • Flu Vaccine or Medical/Religious exemption (for 2025-26 season)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume within 30 days of start
• Previous 5 years of work history verification

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing
• Age Specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for RN specialties)
• NIH Stroke Certification (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Weekend and holiday work is mandatory as scheduled
• Floating within specialty and to sister facilities may be required
• On-call duties are not required for this position
• Badge photo and confidentiality agreements must be completed prior to start
• Epic training test-out option available based on prior Epic experience

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Emergency Department experience who is comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays, and who meets the licensure and certification requirements listed above.