Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Night Shift)

Location

• Baltimore, Maryland

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Start Date

• July 20, 2026

Shift Details

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend
• Holiday shifts required as scheduled
• Floating within specialty as needed
• No pre-scheduled on-call shifts

Patient Population & Care Setting

• Emergency Department
• Patient age range: All ages (infants to geriatrics)
• Patient diagnoses include a variety of complex conditions such as behavioral health issues and trauma
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:4, up to 1:5 with lower acuity patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (NIHSS)
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Negative drug screen (9-panel or 12-panel + Fentanyl) within 30-45 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit test for approved masks within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for pediatric units)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
  • Varicella
• TB screening: Negative QGOLD or TSPOT within 1 year or 2-step PPD as applicable; must be updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 6 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required for this location, but documentation or declination collected for tracking

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Age-specific competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Color blindness testing (required for clinical roles)

Additional Facility Requirements

• Security badge application within 72 hours of contract signing
• Passport-style photo with solid white or beige background for badge
• Confidentiality agreements and dress code review prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and training documentation, including Epic Portfolio Training Test Out form if applicable

References and Work History

• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start (charge RN or manager)
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of work history (attestation accepted if necessary)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity emergency department with a diverse patient population, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications. The role supports first-time travel nurses and includes comprehensive compliance and credentialing requirements.