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

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Easton, Maryland
Contract Length: 10 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Average Daily Census: 8 patients
Unit Beds: 10
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:2, up to 1:3 with low acuity (rare)
Scrub Color: Royal Blue
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement: Scheduled as they fall
Floating: Required within specialty, lower acuity units, and sister facilities as needed
On-call: Not required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Job Responsibilities & Environment

• Provide critical care nursing in an ICU setting during night shifts
• Manage care for up to 8 patients daily with a nurse-to-patient ratio generally 1:2
• Floating to related units or sister facilities as needed
• Participate in scheduled holidays and every other weekend coverage

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal history within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
  • Education verification for highest level completed
  • Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
  • Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask models required)
  • Immunizations and titers:

    • TDaP within 10 years or signed declination
    • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually
    • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters; medical/religious exemptions require documentation
    • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination accepted; series not accepted
    • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season
  • COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (80% passing score)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (80% passing score)
  • Age-specific competency exam (80% passing score)
  • Color blindness testing (if applicable)
• Other Required Documents:

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Photo for badge (passport style with solid white/beige background)
  • Signed job description and confidentiality agreement prior to start
  • Completion of facility-specific orientation and training requirements, including Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) online module prior to orientation
  • Portfolio Epic Training Test Out Form (if applicable)

References & Work History

• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start (charge RNs, supervisors, or managers)
• Verification of at least 2 years hospital or equivalent acute care experience in the nursing role within the last 5 years
• Employment application or resume completed within 30 days of start

Orientation & Facility Policies

• Orientation held at 8 AM on Tuesdays at the facility’s School of Nursing (2nd floor)
• Dress code: Royal Blue scrubs or business casual during orientation (clinical floor work begins Thursday)
• Candidates must review and comply with facility policies, confidentiality agreements, and dress code prior to start

This position offers a focused critical care nursing opportunity on night shifts in an ICU setting with a supportive nurse-to-patient ratio and structured orientation. First-time travel nurses with strong ICU experience are encouraged to apply.