Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Glen Burnie, Maryland
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland

Position Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts
• Hours: Option for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Schedule Requirements:

  • Every other weekend required
  • Holidays required as scheduled
  • Floating required within specialty, sister units, and lower acuity areas as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Manager discretion on accepting first-time travelers (screening applies)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required for all acute care RN positions
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - Required for certain units; must be updated annually

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Background Check: 7-year criminal search within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education Verification for highest level of education
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella - Positive titer or vaccination proof required
  • Hepatitis B - Positive titer or declination (series not accepted)
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests NOT accepted)
• Flu Vaccine or Medical/Religious exemption required during flu season (10/6-3/31)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location, but documentation or declination collected for tracking

Competency Exams (as applicable)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing
• Competency Exam relevant to profession/specialty
• Age Specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (exclusions apply)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport/Badge style photo with solid white/beige background
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules prior to start (unpaid)
• Vehicle Identification Form (time sensitive, must be completed prior to start)
• IT Access Forms and Epic Training (including possible Epic Test Out option)
• Badge Application and Confidentiality Agreement must be completed prior to start
• Review of Dress Code and other facility policies prior to start
• Completion of Pyxis Access Request Form after learning modules
• LifeSafe Info, Parking Map & Policy provided prior to start

References & History

• Two supervisory references required within 1 year of start (Charge RNs, Supervisors, or Managers acceptable)
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history (attestation accepted if necessary)

Contract Length

• 8 weeks

This position offers a night shift travel contract for experienced Registered Nurses with required certifications and compliance documentation. Floating flexibility and weekend/holiday coverage are expected.