RN - Intermediate Care (IMC)
Leonardtown, Maryland
MedStar Saint Mary's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – IMC

Location: Leonardtown, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 18:45–07:15)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in Intermediate Care (IMC) / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown settings.
• Float coverage required to Telemetry and Medical-Surgical units as needed.
• Weekend coverage every other weekend; scheduling directed by unit based on operational needs.
• Patient ratios typically 1:5 or 1:6 on Telemetry and Medical-Surgical units.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland.
• Minimum 2 years of Intermediate Care experience, including experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one prior travel nursing assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Additional Requirements

• 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, employment, license, and contact information.
• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check including criminal, education verification, and drug screening.
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform job duties without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Immunization and health documentation required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (preferred)
  • Documentation of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed).
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start date.
• Annual competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG testing (minimum 80% passing score).
• Compliance with I9/E-Verify attestation and other employment eligibility verifications.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Night shift schedule with 3 consecutive 12-hour shifts.
• Floating between units may be required.
• Weekend coverage every other weekend.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced acute care environment with critically ill patients.

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with PCU/IMC/Stepdown expertise who meet certification and competency requirements and are comfortable with night shifts and floating responsibilities.