Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN, ED Border
Largo, Maryland
UM Capital Region Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele-ER Border - Nights)

Location: Largo, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (19:30 - 08:00)
Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays as scheduled
Start Date: March 23, 2026

Job Description

• Role involves care in a fast-paced, high-volume emergency department (ED) border setting with medical-surgical/telemetry (MS/T) and intermediate care (IMC) units.
• Patient census ranges from 10 to 40 daily with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Patient diagnoses are varied and complex, typical of ED admissions.
• Floating between ED borders, extenders to MS/T, and IMC units within specialty and scope is required.
• Pre-scheduled on-call shifts are not required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing
• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted).
• Immunizations and health screenings required within 72 hours of contract signing, including:

  • TB testing (QGOLD, TSPOT, or 2-step PPD)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (not required for ER RN unless pediatric ER)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; series not accepted)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved exemption (2025-26 season)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start.
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start.
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start.
• Verification of previous 5 years of work history.
• Compliance with Maryland State Exclusions List screening within 30 days of start.
• Required competency exams and medication/pharmacology testing as applicable.
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge, confidentiality agreement, dress code review, and job description acknowledgment must be completed prior to start.

Work Environment

• High volume, fast-paced emergency department border role.
• Patient care includes ED, MS/T, and IMC border patients.
• Floating between units within specialty and scope is expected.
• Night shift work with every other weekend and holiday coverage required.

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in medical-surgical, telemetry, or emergency nursing who are comfortable working nights in a dynamic, high-acuity environment. Prior travel experience is not required.