ER Registered Nurse
Easton, Maryland
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Easton, Maryland

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: July 27, 2026
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Rotating Night/Evening shifts (primarily night)
• Hours: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00-07:30 or 15:00-03:30)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Floating: Within specialty and sister ED facilities as needed
• On-call: No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required

Job Description

• Fast-paced Emergency Department setting
• Patient population includes all age ranges (infant to geriatric)
• Patient ratio typically 1:4, can be up to 1:5 with lower acuity patients
• Patient diagnoses cover all systems and include complex cases
• Rotation schedule based on department needs, with primary need for night shift coverage

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS issued by the American Heart Association, PALS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background check: 7-year criminal history within 30 days of start; felonies within 5 years are disqualifying
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen (including fentanyl) within 30-90 days of start
• Health screenings and immunizations:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Up-to-date vaccinations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • TDaP vaccination within 10 years or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption for the 2025-26 season
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask models required)
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of work history for the past 5 years
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start

Orientation & Facility Requirements

• Orientation held at the facility, typically at 8am on Tuesdays
• Dress code: Royal Blue scrubs or business casual during orientation
• Facility-specific documents to be signed prior to start, including confidentiality agreement, job description acknowledgment, badge application, and others
• Photo for badge required (passport-style with solid background)
• Completion of competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, and age-specific competencies as applicable
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training module assigned and must be completed prior to orientation

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic Emergency Department environment with a diverse patient population. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility with rotating shifts, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.