Pediatric Emergency Department RN
Baltimore, Maryland
MDBAL Ascension St Agnes Hospital

Pediatric RN Emergency Department

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Specialty: Emergency Room Nursing (Pediatric focus)

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Pediatric Emergency Department.
• Schedule includes every other weekend and holidays.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Emergency Room nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• CPI certification

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Health and Immunizations

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Optional; if declined during flu season, mask wearing required.
• TB Screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; if positive, chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred before start, can be completed onsite.

Drug Screening

• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start; updated annually. Retesting required if break in service > 90 days.

Background and Verification

• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 90 days prior to start; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days.
• Employment verification for past 7 years; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start; updated after break in service > 90 days.
• Two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and match address on file.

Competency and Training

• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% passing score; updated every 3 years.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Passing score of at least 80%; updated every 3 years.
• Ascension CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training): 8-hour course; updated every 2 years.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical specialty checklist; completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation and Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Must be completed prior to start.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules required prior to clearance.
• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background; no alterations.

Health Statements

• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment; updated annually.
• Ascension Color Vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.

Additional Information

• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leader within one week of start.
• Hiring manager evaluation and name change documentation are optional.

This position requires a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Room RN with solid ER experience, current licensure, and compliance with extensive onboarding and health requirements. The role involves long shifts with weekend and holiday coverage.