ER Registered Nurse
Randallstown, Maryland
Northwest Hospital

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Night Shift) - Maryland

Position Details

• Job Title: ER Registered Nurse
• Location: Randallstown, Maryland
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 14 weeks

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Emergency Room with behavioral health locked units (ratio 1:6)
• General ER nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4 to 1:6
• Unit is a Primary Stroke Center (Gold status with American Heart Association)
• STEMI patients stabilized and transferred if catheterization intervention needed
• Two rapid evaluation units for urgent and critical care needs with rapid medical screenings
• Supported by ED staffing and security team
• Navy blue scrubs required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required; temporary paper receipt allowed only as placeholder
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification and transcript/diploma preferred (especially for out-of-state nursing programs)
• NURSYS primary source license verification required
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, rubella (boosters if negative)
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer (boosters 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 test allowed as placeholder)
• Completion of required facility-specific forms including attendance, floating, and consent to release information
• Badge photo required for facility ID
• EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam (Relias or Prophecy platform only) with up to 3 attempts; remediation required after failed attempts
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs as required by unit; NIHSS counts toward stroke CEUs if completed within the year
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification if required by unit
• Medication and unit-specific competency exams as applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidate must complete health assessment surveys prior to start
• Labs must be completed by Monday prior to start to ensure on-time reporting
• Facility provides radiation badges for applicable roles (not applicable for this RN role unless assigned to interventional radiology or cath lab)
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years preferred but not mandatory if work history verification is available
• Candidate must review and sign facility policies related to attendance, floating, and time and attendance for contracted staff

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity ER setting with specialized stroke and behavioral health units, supported by a strong multidisciplinary team.