ICU Registered Nurse
La Plata, Maryland
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

Location: La Plata, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend required, holidays as scheduled, self-scheduling available

Job Details

• Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics

• Patient Diagnoses Include:

  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • COPD
  • Acute hypoxic/hypercarbic respiratory failure
  • Cholecystitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Sepsis
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Hypertensive emergency
  • Ischemic stroke
  • Alcohol withdrawal
  • Acute renal failure
  • Pancreatitis
  • Small/Large bowel obstruction
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate
  • GI bleed
  • Diverticulitis (with or without perforation)

• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients

• Beds in Unit: 10

• Special Procedures/Unit Details: Navy blue scrub color required

• Floating: Required within specialty and to other units within scope

• On-call: Not required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including ICU experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Tech Cert Verification - National

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID
• I-9 or attestation
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• Drug screening (9 or 10 panel depending on location) within 30-45 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (N95 respirator) within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (as applicable)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination proof)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccine not currently required for this location, but exemptions and documentation may be requested for tracking
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of work history

Additional Notes

• Holidays and weekend shifts are required as scheduled
• Floating within specialty and related units is expected
• Self-scheduling and every other weekend off (EOW) scheduling available
• Badge photo and confidentiality agreements must be completed prior to start
• Epic training test-out available for eligible candidates

This position offers a challenging ICU nursing role with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population, requiring strong critical care skills and certifications. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.