Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Clinton, Maryland
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital

Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Clinton, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 1900-0730
• Ratio: 1:4 patient ratio
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Float within skillset as needed

Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years nursing experience
  • Travel experience required
  • Within past 8 months, must have worked in an ED with at least 125 patients/day
  • Triage experience required

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification required
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam) with:

    • Minimum overall score of 80%
    • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
  • Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., TNCC, NRP, EFM)

• Skills:

  • Expert prioritization and organizational skills to manage a fast-paced ER environment
  • IV starts and phlebotomy skills required

Compliance & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state searches

• E-Verify and I9 documentation required

• Valid state nursing license verification prior to start

• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform job duties without accommodations

• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within last year (or annual questionnaire if prior positive)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask use

• Annual competency exams and safety manual acknowledgements required

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam within 3 years, minimum 80% score

• Color blindness testing (online or in-person) required

Additional Notes

• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a different rate
• Candidate must complete facility-specific modules prior to start
• Two positive supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least two years of experience in the last three years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information

This position is ideal for experienced ER nurses with strong triage skills, who thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet the required certifications and compliance standards.