Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Bel Air, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Tele Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3x12 hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30), every other week (EOW)
Start Date: 03/23/2026

Job Description

• Work in a combined Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele) unit (3E CPU) with a focus on higher acuity and progressive care unit (PCU) experience.
• Average daily census: 30 patients
• Unit beds: 22 rooms / 30 beds
• Patient population: Adult and Geriatrics
• Patient diagnoses include a variety of complex conditions such as CHF, ECOPD, NSTEMI, new onset AFib, arrhythmias, sepsis, renal failure/AKI, and others.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• Experience working with adult and geriatric patient populations

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam specific to MS/Tele unit
• Age Specific Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher)

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-45 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Fit test for masks within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (based on unit requirements)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual updates
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct-Mar)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation may be collected for tracking

Documentation and Compliance

• I9 or attestation required
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and state-specific exclusions list
• Two professional references required, including at least one supervisor or charge nurse
• Employment history verification for the past 5 years
• Facility-specific documents such as confidentiality agreements, dress code review, and unit-specific job description must be signed prior to start
• OSHA questionnaire and other facility-specific compliance documents required

Additional Information

• Candidates will complete CPI training during orientation if not already certified.
• Candidates must complete Epic Portfolio Training Test Out Form if eligible to test out of Epic training.
• Facility requires adherence to appearance standards, fingernail hygiene policy, and parking/vehicle registration policies.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity telemetry unit with a diverse patient population, ideal for RNs with solid progressive care experience seeking a travel contract in Maryland.