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

Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry (Night Shift)

Location: Towson, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Start Date: May 4, 2026

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 36 hours per week, every other week schedule (EOW)

• Holiday Requirement: Holidays required as scheduled

• Scheduling: Block scheduling not accommodated; special scheduling requests must be submitted at application

• Patient Population: Adult and Geriatric

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5

• Common Diagnoses:

  • General medical surgical conditions
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Chest Pain (CP)
  • Cellulitis
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Post-amputation care
  • Small bowel obstruction
  • Atrial fibrillation/dysrhythmias
  • Cancer
  • Palliative care

• Special Procedures/Unit Details:

  • EKG monitoring
  • Drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, Lasix (non-titratable within parameters)
  • Telemetry monitoring with support from Monitor Techs
  • Use of IV pumps, oxygen, pulse oximeter, vital signs machines, sequential compression devices (SCDs), bed/chair alarms, chest tubes, Foley catheters

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

• Floating: Required within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed

• On-Call: Not required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Competencies & Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Age-specific competency exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Color blindness testing

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if applicable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on facility) within 30 days of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year of start
• Background check including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment history verification for previous 5-7 years

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete facility-specific documents such as confidentiality agreements, badge photos, and respirator questionnaires as required.
• Candidates must sign the job description prior to start.
• Floating and holiday work are mandatory as scheduled.
• Block scheduling is not available.
• Telemetry (Tele) refers to cardiac monitoring only.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a telemetry medical-surgical unit with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population requiring advanced cardiac monitoring and care.