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

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: June 15, 2026
Shift: Nights (3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts; 20:00 - 08:30)
Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays as scheduled
Patient Population: Adult/Geriatric
Unit Census: Approximately 40-42 patients across 22 rooms (42 beds)
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, up to 1:5 with lower acuity patients

Job Description

• Night shift Registered Nurse for Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
• Floating required within specialty, sister units, and lower acuity areas as needed
• On-call not required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and Maryland State Exclusions List
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Fit test for respirator mask within 1 year of start (annual updates required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working with children)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination proof)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
• TB screening: Negative QGOLD or TSPOT within 1 year, or 2-step PPD as applicable; TB questionnaire if positive
• 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 collected for tracking

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score ≥80%) within 1 year of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score ≥80%) within 1 year of start
• Age-specific competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Color blindness testing (required for clinical roles)

References & Employment History

• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start (charge RNs, supervisors, or managers)
• Employment verification for previous 5 years (attestation accepted if necessary)
• Agency application/resume completed within 30 days of start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific learning modules prior to start (time not reimbursed)
• Facility badge photo required (passport-style with solid white/beige background)
• Completion of security ID application within 72 hours of contract signing
• Completion of confidentiality agreement and dress code review prior to start
• Completion of vehicle identification form prior to start
• Completion of Pyxis access request form after learning modules
• Review of Epic training and possible test-out option based on prior Epic experience

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers with strong skills may be considered at manager discretion
• Floating may include sister units and lower acuity areas
• No on-call responsibilities
• Patient acuity includes adult and geriatric populations on a telemetry/medical-surgical unit

This position offers a structured night shift schedule with a focus on acute care telemetry nursing in an adult/geriatric population, requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility to float within related units.