Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Glen Burnie, Maryland
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks
Start Date: 02/09/2026
Shift: Nights (20:00-08:30), 3x12 hours preferred, 4x12 hours accepted
Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays required as scheduled
Floating: Required within specialty and lower acuity units as needed
On-Call: Pre-scheduled on-call shifts not required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in MS/Tele nursing specialty
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Maryland RN State License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required for all acute care positions
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - required as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - required for specific units, must be updated annually

Job Responsibilities & Expectations

• Work night shifts in MS/Tele unit
• Floating within specialty and sister units as needed
• Work every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
• Complete required competencies and training modules prior to start
• Participate in facility-specific orientation and training

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo 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 of start including Latex Screen
• Fit test for respirator within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella - positive titer or vaccination proof
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer or declination (series not accepted)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests NOT accepted)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccination not required for this location, but documentation collected for tracking

Competency Exams (must be completed within 1 year of start)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing
• Competency Exam relevant to specialty
• Age Specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (exclusions apply)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo with solid white/beige background for badge
• Completion of learning modules prior to start (unpaid time)
• Completion of Pyxis Access Request Form after learning modules
• Signing of job description and confidentiality agreement prior to start
• Security ID application within 72 hours of signing contract
• Completion of portfolio Epic training test out form if applicable

References & History

• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start (Charge RNs, Supervisors, or Managers)
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history (attestation accepted if necessary)

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a specialized MS/Tele unit with clear requirements for licensure, certifications, and compliance documentation. Night shift availability and flexibility for floating are essential. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.