Registered Nurse ER Holding
Largo, Maryland
UM Capital Region Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER Holding)

Location: Largo, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:30 - 08:00)
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays as scheduled
• Patient Care Setting: Fast-paced, high volume ER/Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Intermediate Care Unit border role
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Average Daily Census: 10 to 40 patients
• Number of Rooms: 46
• Floating: Required between ED borders, extenders to MS/T, IMC units within specialty and scope
• On-Call: No pre-scheduled call shifts required

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER Holding)
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Maryland RN State License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Patient Population & Work Environment

• Wide variety of complex ED admission diagnoses
• Border role involving care across ER, MS/T, and IMC units
• Fast-paced and high volume environment

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID
• I9 or attestation
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• Drug screening (9-panel, negative result within 30 days prior to start)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TB testing (negative QGOLD/TSPOT or 2-step PPD)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if applicable)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (2025-26 season)
• COVID vaccination not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume within 30 days of start
• Work history verification for previous 5 years

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80%+)
• Color Blind Testing
• Competency Exam (score 80%+)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (score 80%+)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (score 80%)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must sign job description and confidentiality agreement prior to start
• Badge photo required (passport style with solid background)
• Portfolio Epic Training Test Out form may be applicable
• Floating and holiday work required as scheduled

This position offers a challenging and dynamic environment suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in emergency or related specialties, who are comfortable working nights and in a fast-paced setting. Prior travel experience is not required.