Med Surg/Telemetry Float Registered Nurse
Clinton, Maryland
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Clinton, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele Float)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• 3x12 hour day/night rotating shifts (0700-1930 & 1900-0730)
• Every other weekend required
• Float within skillset/acuity required
• Community hospital experience required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Prior travel experience required (must have completed at least 1 prior travel contract)

Certifications & Exams

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) recommended
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required if working in ED or Pediatrics
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as required by unit
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required by unit
• NIH Stroke Certification required for MS/Tele and ICU units
• Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
  • Must be completed within 1 year of start and updated annually

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80% or higher within 3 years)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Dysrhythmia Basics A exam)
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person)
• Competency Exam (score 80% or higher within 3 years)

Licensure & Documentation

• Valid state nursing license required prior to start
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually

Background & Health Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start (including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana) and updated annually
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within last year (or annual questionnaire if prior positive)
  • Documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season

Additional Notes

• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a lower rate
• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function
• Facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required annually
• Completion of facility modules (SITELS) prior to start date required

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with prior travel experience looking to work in a community hospital setting with MS/Tele float responsibilities.