IMC/ICU Registered Nurse
Clinton, Maryland
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital

Job Opportunity: IMC Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Clinton, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in Intermediate Care (IMC) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings.
• Float to Medical-Surgical (MS) and Emergency Department (ED) units as needed.
• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts rotating day (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) and night (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM).
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend, totaling 6 weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday) over a 6-week period.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of Intermediate Care (IMC) experience within the last year.
• Minimum 2 years of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience.
• Completed at least 1 prior travel nursing assignment.
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform job duties without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon, or T-spot) within 1 year; if history of TB, additional documentation required.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
  • Tdap vaccine within the last 10 years preferred.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (September 23 - March 31).
• Drug screening within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), covering multiple substances.
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start and updated annually (not required for Sterile Processing Techs).

Background and Documentation

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to and during assignment.
• Education verification of highest degree required by position.
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, license, and contact information.
• Skills checklist and competency exams updated annually.
• Valid driver’s license required if driving is an essential job function.

Additional Information

• Candidate must complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start.
• Photo for badge must meet specified criteria (clear, centered, no glare, solid background).
• Must comply with all facility policies and annual recertifications as applicable.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced ICU RNs with prior travel experience who are ready to work in a dynamic hospital environment with rotating shifts and weekend coverage.