Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Towson, Maryland
University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Towson, Maryland
Facility: University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center
Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele RN)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Dates:

• December 15, 2025 (13-week contract)
• January 17, 2026 (10-week contract)

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 36 hours per week, every other weekend (EOW) required

• Experience: Minimum 2 years required; first-time travelers accepted

• Patient Population: Adult and Geriatric

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5

• Common Diagnoses:

  • General medical surgical population
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Chest Pain (CP)
  • Cellulitis
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Post-amputation care
  • Small bowel obstruction
  • Atrial fibrillation/dysrhythmias
  • Cancer
  • Palliative care

• Special Procedures/Unit Details:

  • EKG monitoring
  • Drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, Lasix (non-titratable within parameters)
  • Telemetry monitoring with support from Monitor Techs

• Equipment Used:

  • IV pumps
  • Oxygen delivery systems
  • Telemetry monitors
  • Pulse oximeters
  • Vital signs machines
  • Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs)
  • Bed/chair alarms
  • Chest tubes
  • Foley catheters

• Floating: Required within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed

• On-Call: Not required

• Holidays: Required as scheduled

Licensure & Certifications Required

• Maryland RN License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification (updated annually)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as applicable
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., CHEMO, TNCC, PALS, NRP, EFM)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background Checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history (updated within 30 days of start)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check
  • HHS/OIG check
  • Education verification
  • Maryland State Exclusions List check (Medicaid Sanctioned Providers List)
• Employment verification for 5-7 years
• Two supervisory references within 1 year (one must be a supervisor/manager)
• Agency application/resume completed within 30 days of start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (updated annually)
• Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year of start
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children/newborns)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel plus Fentanyl) within 30 days of start
• COVID-19 vaccination not required for this facility but may be required elsewhere

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Facility-specific confidentiality agreement and IT confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to start
• Passport-style photo for badge
• Respiratory Protection Questionnaire signed by a medical professional
• Security ID application completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Job description acknowledgment signed prior to start
• Portfolio Epic Training Test Out Form (time sensitive) for Epic users
• Medical flu declination form if applicable (must be signed by physician)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire completed by all candidates

Additional Notes

• Weekend and holiday shifts are required as scheduled
• Floating within specialty and to lower acuity units is expected
• On-call shifts are not required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-equipped telemetry/medical-surgical unit with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications.