Travel Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (IMC/PCU)
Leonardtown, Maryland
MedStar Saint Mary's Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel/Contract Position

Location: Leonardtown, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Intermediate Care (IMC) / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, 3 shifts of 12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Every other weekend coverage required; weekend assignments based on operational needs
• Float within skillset required

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• PCU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience strongly preferred
• Patient ratio experience of 4-6 patients per nurse required
• First-time travelers accepted

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher) within 3 years
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with specific scoring requirements (updated annually)
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person)
• General competency exam (score 80% or higher) within 3 years

Background & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually (excludes marijuana)
• Physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation including:

  • Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or series or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask use

Licensing & Documentation

• Valid state nursing license required prior to start
• I-9 and E-Verify attestation required upon hire
• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual

References & Work History

• 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, including education and license information
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually

This position offers an opportunity to work in a progressive care environment with a supportive team, requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility for weekend and float coverage.