Telemetry Step-Down RN
Glen Burnie, Maryland
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Step Down Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights

Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Start Date: May 4, 2026
Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Nights 8:00 PM - 8:30 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
Floating: Required within specialty sister units and lower acuity units as needed
On-Call: No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required

Unit and Patient Population Details

• Tele Stepdown unit with 27 beds, average census 26 patients

• Patient Age Range: Adults and Geriatrics

• Common Diagnoses:

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • End Stage Renal Disease
  • Cardiac Dysrhythmias and electrolyte imbalances requiring cardiac monitoring
  • Chronically ventilator-dependent patients
  • Patients receiving peritoneal dialysis

• Special Procedures: Peritoneal dialysis, bedside thoracentesis

• Special Equipment: Viking lift, sit-to-stand lift, EKG, Zoll monitor, vacuum dressings

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Verification of State License and NURSYS (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including at least 2 years in MedSurg/Telemetry (Step down) nursing
• PCU experience within the last year
• Certifications required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

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
• Fit testing for respirators within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working with children)
  • TB testing (QGOLD, TSPOT, or 2-step PPD) with annual updates
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination proof)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption for 2025-26 season
• COVID-19 vaccine not required for this location, but documentation or declination collected for tracking

Competency and Training

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 1 year of start
• Age-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for RN specialties within 1 year of start
• Color blindness testing required
• Facility-specific learning modules and Epic training must be completed prior to start
• Pyxis access form completion required after learning modules

Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required
• I9 or attestation required
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, dress code review, and badge application must be completed
• Two supervisory references required within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of work history required (attestation accepted)
• Maryland State Exclusions List check required within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Floating within specialty and lower acuity units is required
• Weekends and holidays are mandatory as scheduled
• No pre-scheduled on-call shifts
• Dark blue scrub color required for this unit

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with at least 2 years of acute care experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a tele stepdown environment with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population requiring specialized care.