Registered Nurse, Med-Surg Telemetry/ED Border
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
UM Capital Region Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Largo, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele-ER Border)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: 02/23/2026
• Shift/Hours: 3x12 hour shifts (07:30 AM - 8:00 PM), Days
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays required as scheduled
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Unit Description:

  • Fast-paced, high volume border role between Emergency Department (ED), Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/T), and Intermediate Care (IMC) units
  • Average daily census: 10-40 patients
  • Wide variety of patient diagnoses including complex ED admissions
  • Floating required between ED borders, extenders to MS/T, IMC units within specialty and scope
  • No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Maryland RN State License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - required as applicable

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Latex Screen
• Fit test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates required)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination (series not accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working with children; not required for ER RN unless Peds ER)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (2025-26 season)
  • COVID vaccine not required for this location, but documentation collected for tracking

Additional Requirements

• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history (attestation accepted if necessary)
• Photo for badge (passport style with solid white/beige background)
• Signed job description and confidentiality agreement prior to start
• Completion of Portfolio Epic Training Test Out Form if applicable

Work Environment & Expectations

• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Floating between related units within specialty and scope
• High volume, fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and strong clinical skills

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in MS/Telemetry or Emergency Department settings who are comfortable working in a dynamic, high-acuity border role. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.