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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Randallstown, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Unit: 3C/3D Surgical Orthopedics Med-Surg
Patient Population:
- Medical-Surgical and Post-Operative patients admitted from the Emergency Department
- General medical patients from the ED
Surgical Patients include:
- General surgery: appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colorectal surgeries, small bowel obstructions, below-knee and above-knee amputations
- Orthopedics: knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, spine surgery, limb lengthening
- Bariatrics, plastics, and urology patients
Documentation system: Cerner
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Total hours per week: 36

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse license valid in Maryland
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in the specialty (Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
First-time travel nurses accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required; temporary paper receipt accepted only as placeholder until official ID is received
Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; includes SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification, and international searches if applicable
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
Education verification required; nursing education program must be approved by Maryland Board of Nursing if completed out-of-state
NURSYS primary source verification required for RN license
Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions
Negative TB test (PPD, GOLD, or TSPOT) or chest X-ray within 1 year; pending TB results allowed if confirmed completed
Annual TB questionnaire required
Immunizations/vaccinations required:
- 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (boosters required if negative)
- Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
- 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (boosters required if negative)
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant screen accepted as placeholder)
Respirator fit test completed onsite (not required for non-clinical staff)

Certifications and Competencies

ACLS and BLS certifications must be current and from AHA or accepted equivalent (e.g., RQI)
Unit-specific competency exams required, including medication/pharmacology competency and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias or Prophecy platforms only)
Dysrhythmia/EKG exam must be passed within 3 attempts (2 attempts for some facilities); remediation required if failed first attempt
Stroke and trauma CEUs may be required depending on unit; stroke CEUs must be completed prior to or within one week of start; trauma CEUs required after 27 weeks of work and renewed annually
Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for RNs
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification may be required based on unit

Facility-Specific Requirements

Badge photo required for facility ID
Completion and signing of parking registration, attendance policy, floating policy, and consent to release information forms prior to start
ReadySet account setup and completion of health assessment surveys required before orientation
EKG study guides provided to prepare for dysrhythmia exam
Work history verification or professional references required (2 references within 2 years preferred)
Employment application required

Additional Notes

Labs (including immunizations and drug screen) must be completed by the Monday prior to start to ensure on-time reporting
Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines must be approved by employer
Candidate can start with some pending verifications (e.g., education verification, TB results, stroke CEUs) if documentation is in process and confirmed
Facility uses Cerner for documentation and requires adherence to their policies and procedures

This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse surgical and medical-surgical environment with a focus on orthopedic and general surgery patients, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications.