Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Towson, Maryland
University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele RN - Nights)

Location: Towson, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Start Date: January 26, 2026
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays as scheduled
Patient Population: Adolescents (Tanner score >4), Adults, Geriatrics
Unit Beds: 40
Patient Diagnoses: MS/Tele, Med/Surg-Oncology
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
Floating: Required within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed
On-Call: Scheduled on-call shifts not required

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Licenses and Certifications Required

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

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background Checks including 7-year criminal search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Education Verification
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Physical Exam within 1 year (including Latex Screen)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year (3M N95 or equivalent)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Flu Vaccine or Medical/Religious Exemption (required during flu season)
  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria) if working with children or newborns
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella - Positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters
  • Hepatitis B - Positive titer or declination (series not accepted)
• Negative Drug Screen (9 or 10 panel + Fentanyl) within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Two supervisory references within 1 year (one must be from a supervisor/manager, one can be a charge nurse)
• Employment verification for previous 5-7 years (attestation accepted if necessary)
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, badge photo, respiratory protection questionnaire, and job description acknowledgment

Additional Notes

• Floating within specialty and to lower acuity units is required.
• Holidays and every other weekend shifts are mandatory as scheduled.
• Candidates must complete competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable.
• Epic Portfolio Training Test Out available for eligible candidates.
• Facility requires timely completion of security ID application and confidentiality agreements prior to start.

This position offers a night shift opportunity on a specialized MS/Tele unit with a diverse patient population and a supportive nurse-to-patient ratio. Prior travel experience is not required, making it suitable for first-time travel nurses with at least 2 years of RN experience.