Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Clinton, Maryland
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Clinton, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Shift: 3x12 hour day/night rotating shifts (0700-1930 & 1900-0730)
• Schedule Requirements:

  • Float required
  • Every other weekend required
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for MS/Tele and ICU)
  • Successful completion of Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

    • Minimum overall score of 80%
    • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• Additional Certifications (as applicable):

  • ACLS
  • PALS (if working in ED or Pediatrics)
  • NRP, TNCC, EFM (based on unit requirements)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Licenses:

  • State license verification required prior to start
• Health Requirements:

  • Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within required timeframes)
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher) within 3 years
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias Dysrhythmia Basics A) within 1 year, updated annually
  • Color blind testing (online or in-person)
• References: Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Work History: Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information

Additional Notes

• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a different rate
• Candidate must complete facility-specific modules prior to start
• Clear photo required for badge
• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual required

This position offers a rotating schedule in a telemetry/medical-surgical unit with a focus on cardiac rhythm interpretation and stroke certification. It is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in the specialty and who meet the certification and compliance requirements listed above.