Pediatric NICU Registered Nurse
Largo, Maryland
UMMS Capital Region Health

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Pediatrics, NICU Experience)

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

Job Description

• Pediatric RN with NICU experience required
• Rotating shifts, 36 hours every other week (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH)
• Start date: January 5, 2025
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; first-time travelers accepted
• Must hold a Maryland RN license and BLS certification
• Unit details: Pediatric Pediatric/Surgical unit with preferred experience in:

  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
  • Prematurity
  • Apnea of Prematurity (AOP)
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia/Chronic Lung Disease (BLD/CLD)
  • Cardiac defects
  • Feeding issues
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and iatrogenic NAS
  • Trach care experience required
• May be required to float to the main location in Baltimore

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Maryland RN License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (refer to unit description)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (refer to unit description)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only (refer to unit description)
• Other certifications as applicable (e.g., CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, STABLE) based on unit/job description

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Background Checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
  • HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
  • Education verification for highest level of education
  • Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Employment Application and Resume (completed within 30 days of start)
• Work History Verification for previous 5 years (attestation accepted if necessary)
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Latex Screen
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for pediatric units)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; series not accepted)
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes, updated annually
• TB Questionnaire if positive TB result, within 2 weeks prior to start
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required by December 2, 2025
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation or declination collected for tracking

Competency Exams (as applicable)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (not required for this location)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport/badge style photo with solid white/beige background
• Signed job description prior to start
• Security ID application within 72 hours of signing contract
• Confidentiality agreement signed prior to start
• Dress code review prior to start
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire completed by all candidates
• Portfolio Epic Training Test Out Form (time sensitive)

This position is ideal for pediatric RNs with NICU experience looking for a travel contract in Maryland with a reputable pediatric hospital system.