MS/Telemetry & Cardiac Telemetry RN
Baltimore, Maryland
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ED Boarder RN - MS/Tele & Cardiac Tele)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours (1900-0730)
• Experience required in MS/Tele and Cardiac Telemetry units
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)
• Must float to MS and MS/Tele units as needed
• Every 3rd weekend required
• One major holiday per contract required
• Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified

Required Exams and Competencies

• Relias Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (within 1 year of start, updated annually)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher, within 3 years)
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person acceptable)
• Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher, within 3 years)

Licensure and Documentation

• Valid State Nursing License required prior to start
• I9 and E-Verify attestation required
• Criminal Background Check within 90 days of start (covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information

Health and Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Negative TB test (IGRA or PPD) within 1 year, updated annually; if prior positive, chest x-ray or annual questionnaire required
• Immunization documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (09/23 - 03/31)

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license if driving is an essential job function
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start
• Annual acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual
• Photo for badge meeting facility specifications

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position in Baltimore, MD requires a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience with MS/Tele and Cardiac Telemetry skills. Candidates must pass a specialized EKG exam and hold current ACLS and BLS certifications. The contract is approximately 13 weeks long with a night shift schedule and includes weekend and holiday work. First-time travelers are welcome. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and immunizations are mandatory.