Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Easton, Maryland
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Location: Easton, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: May 4, 2026
Shift: Rotating

• 3 shifts of 12 hours (07:00 - 19:30)
• 3 shifts of 12 hours (11:00 - 23:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty and sister Emergency Departments as needed
• On-call not required

Job Description

• Work in a combined adult and pediatric Emergency Department (ED)
• Patient age range: Neonates through Geriatrics
• Patient ratio: 1:4-5 (with lower acuity patients)
• STEMI and Stroke certified unit
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• 36 or 48 hours per week accepted

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Pass/fail competency testing on EKG and medication administration acknowledged and required
• Verification of state license through State License 1 Verification and NURSYS (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Demonstrated ability to pass required competency exams including medication/pharmacology, age-specific care, and dysrhythmia/EKG with minimum passing scores

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification (completed on-site during onboarding)

Additional certifications may be required as applicable:

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)

Background and Health Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Verification of education and employment history (minimum 2 years hospital experience within last 5 years)
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-90 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (N95 or equivalent masks)
• Immunizations and titers required or documented exemption for:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) testing or chest X-ray
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children; ER RN exempt unless pediatric ER)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required for this location, but documentation or declination for tracking is requested

Additional Requirements

• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Government-issued photo ID required
• I9 or attestation required
• Background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, dress code review, badge photo, and orientation attendance
• Orientation held at 8 AM on Tuesdays (normal schedule) with dress code of royal blue scrubs or business casual (no floor work until Thursday)

Work Environment

• Emergency Department with combined adult and pediatric patients
• Rotating shifts with alternating days and mid shifts
• Floating within specialty and sister EDs as needed
• No on-call responsibilities

This position is ideal for RNs with emergency department experience seeking a travel contract in Maryland with a supportive team environment and comprehensive orientation and credentialing process.