Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Easton, Maryland
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Easton, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Start Date: May 4, 2025

Job Description

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse
• Shift: Rotating Night/Evening shifts (19:00-07:30 / 15:00-03:30)
• Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Floating: Within specialty and sister ED facilities as needed
• On-Call: No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required
• Patient Population: All age ranges (infant to geriatric)
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, can be up to 1:5 with lower acuity patients
• Setting: Fast-paced ED with multiple complex diagnoses across all systems

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
• Pass/Fail Testing acknowledgment and completion, including:

  • EKG/Dysrhythmia
  • Medication/Pharmacology
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Additional 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 location) within 30-90 days of start
• Immunizations and titers: TB test, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps, TDaP, Flu vaccine or approved exemption
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Photo for badge and various facility-specific documents and agreements
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Verification of at least 2 years hospital or equivalent acute care experience within the last 5 years

Work Environment & Notes

• The primary need is for night shifts, but rotation depends on department scheduling needs
• The role involves working in a high-acuity, fast-paced emergency department setting
• Floating to nearby sister ED facilities may be required
• Orientation includes Epic training with possible test-out options based on prior experience
• Dress code: Scrubs or business casual; scrub color is royal blue

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic emergency department with a diverse patient population and complex cases, suitable for RNs with solid ED experience looking for a travel contract role.