Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
Bel Air, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty, sister units, and lower acuity areas as needed

Experience & Certifications

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 3 years clinical experience required (higher value between 3 years clinical pass and 2 years screening)
• Prior travel experience: Not required; first-time travelers will be considered
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (must be updated annually)
• Preferred Certification:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not mandatory

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation required prior to start
• Government Issued Photo ID required
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal search within 30 days of start (updated annually)
  • SSN Trace, Counties, Nationwide, Sex Offender, OFAC
  • Education verification
  • Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Drug Testing: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-45 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, including Latex Screen
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for certain units)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters required)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted; series not accepted)
  • Flu Vaccine or Medical/Religious exemption required during flu season (10/6-3/31)
  • COVID vaccine not required but documentation collected for tracking

Competency Exams & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam relevant to specialty/unit (score 80% or higher)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (score 80% or higher; required for all units except some exclusions)
• Facility-specific unit job description must be signed prior to start
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training required as applicable; may be completed during orientation

References & Employment History

• Two supervisory/professional references required within 1 year of start (one must be a supervisor/manager; charge RN acceptable)
• Previous 5 years of employment history verification required (attestation accepted if necessary)
• Agency application/resume must be completed within 30 days of start

Facility Specific Requirements

• Confidentiality Agreement and Dress Code review/sign prior to start
• Badge photo required (passport/badge style with solid white/beige background)
• Various facility-specific documents and policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., Appearance Standards, Standards of Business Conduct, Fingernail Hygiene Policy, OSHA Questionnaire)
• Security ID Application must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Self Learning Program review prior to start for orientation post-test

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a reputable healthcare system in Maryland, suitable for RNs with at least 3 years of clinical experience and required certifications. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.