Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Clinton, Maryland
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ED RN)

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

Job Description

• Work in a combined adult/pediatric Emergency Department (ED) setting
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (0700-1930)
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Patient ratio: 1:4
• Skills required: Triage, IV starts, Phlebotomy
• Charge nurse experience preferred

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of general ED experience (adult and pediatric)
• Prior travel experience not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - preferred
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) - preferred

Testing Requirements

• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section

Licensure & Compliance

• Valid state nursing license required prior to start
• Background checks including criminal history, education verification, and federal/state screenings required
• Drug screening within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Annual physical exam
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (with follow-up if history positive)
  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
  • MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B documentation or titers
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season

Additional Requirements

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency within 3 years
• Annual completion of facility-specific orientation and safety modules

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse with combined adult and pediatric skills. The role requires strong clinical skills, specific certifications, and successful completion of an EKG competency exam. Prior travel experience is not mandatory, making this position suitable for first-time travel nurses.