Operating Room RN
Randallstown, Maryland
Northwest Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Randallstown, Maryland
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• 16 hours call per month
• Up to 1:1 patient ratio
• Every third weekend shift required
• Handles a wide range of surgical procedures including General, Urology, Gynecology, Colorectal, Vascular, Spine, etc.
• Specializes in Orthopedics, Robotic, Plastic, and Endoscopic cases
• No Cardiology, Brain, or Pediatrics procedures

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for travel RN roles unless otherwise specified
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider Certification or equivalent
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider Certification or equivalent
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as required
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - as required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as required
• NIH Stroke Certification - if applicable, valid for 1 year only
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias or Prophecy only) - must be renewed annually; 3 attempts allowed with remediation process
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam - as applicable
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam - required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) - time sensitive and mandatory

Licensure & Verification

• State RN License verification required (Primary Source Verification)
• NURSYS Verification required for all RNs
• Education Verification and Transcript/Diploma preferred (required for out-of-state education)
• Background Check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (pending results allowed before start)
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (Titer, Series, or Declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Drug Testing: Negative 9 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Respirator Fit Test (Fit Mask) to be completed onsite; annual expiration required for new contracts

Facility & Compliance Requirements

• Badge photo required
• Completion of facility-specific forms including attendance, floating, and time & attendance policies
• ReadySet account setup and completion of health assessment surveys prior to start
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs may be required; stroke CEUs must be completed prior to or within one week of start; trauma CEUs required after 27 weeks of work
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start required for travel acute care RNs
• Employment Application and Work History Verification required (verification of 2 workplaces within last 7 years)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be prepared for a variety of surgical specialties but no cardio, brain, or pediatric cases
• Every third weekend coverage and call hours required
• Compliance with all background, health, and competency requirements is mandatory prior to start
• EKG/Dysrhythmia exam is a critical, time-sensitive requirement with limited attempts and remediation process

This position is suitable for experienced Registered Nurses comfortable with surgical specialties and flexible scheduling, seeking a travel/contract role in Maryland.