Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN
Towson, Maryland
University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center

Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool - Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 - 07:30)

• Schedule: Every 3rd weekend required (Friday & Saturday shifts, plus some Fridays)

• Holidays: Required as scheduled

• Floating: Required within specialty and Mother-Child Health (MCH) as needed

• On Call: Not required

• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 3 patients

• Unit Description:

  • General medical-surgical pediatric unit with 5 inpatient beds
  • Pediatric Emergency Department managed daily from 12pm-12am with 5 beds
  • Patient diagnoses primarily include respiratory issues, NICU step-down, gastrointestinal illnesses, and infections
  • Also admits simple medical-surgical adults up to age 65 to support bed flow
  • 24/7 in-house pediatrician hospitalist and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner support
  • Facility includes a Level III NICU

• EHR System: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 1 year of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal history within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
  • Education verification for highest level completed
  • Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start

• Health Screenings and Immunizations:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required for units working with children
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required for the 2025-26 season
  • COVID vaccine not required for this location, but documentation or declination collected for tracking
  • Required immunizations or positive titers for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel plus Fentanyl) within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
  • Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year of start

• Additional Facility-Specific Documents:

  • Photo for badge (passport-style with solid background)
  • Confidentiality agreement and IT confidentiality agreement (must be signed prior to start)
  • Respiratory Protection Questionnaire (must be completed and signed by a medical professional)
  • Badge application (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)
  • Dress code review prior to start
  • Medical flu declination form if applicable (must be signed by physician)
  • Latex allergy questionnaire

Competencies and Training

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Age-specific competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color blind testing
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training as applicable
• Epic training: Eligible candidates may test out of Epic training based on prior experience; otherwise, full training required

Notes

• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated; special scheduling requests must be submitted at application
• Floating may include assignments within specialty and Mother-Child Health units
• This is a night shift position with a fixed schedule and weekend requirements
• On-call duties are not part of this assignment

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