Cardiac Telemetry RN
Bel Air, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Tele Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Cardiac MS/Telemetry
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (19:00 - 07:30), every other week (EOW)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Start Date: 02/23/2026

Job Description

• Provide nursing care for telemetry patients with primary or secondary cardiac diagnoses, primary stroke/TIA, and stable cardiac catheterization patients.
• Monitor patients remotely using the Hicuity System.
• Administer specialty drips including Cardizem (non-titratable), Amiodarone, Heparin, Protonix, and Lasix.
• Use equipment such as Zebra portable phones, Alaris IV pumps, and Covidien Feeding Pumps.
• Floating required within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed.
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend.
• Holiday shifts required as scheduled.
• No pre-scheduled on-call, but may be called in rarely due to low census.
• Patient age group: Adult and Geriatrics.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty required.
• First-time travelers accepted with strong skills and experience.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Maryland RN State License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification (must be updated annually)

Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80%+)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam relevant to specialty (score 80%+)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (score 80%+)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (score 80%+)
• MS/Tele competency exam specific to unit

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• Education verification for highest level of education.
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks 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).
• Two professional references required within 1 year of start (one must be a supervisor/manager or charge RN).
• Previous 5 years of employment history verification required.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen).
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination as applicable.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes, updated annually.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• COVID vaccination not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Confidentiality agreement and dress code review prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and training documents.
• Badge photo and security ID application required.
• Completion of OSHA questionnaire.
• Review and sign facility appearance standards, fingernail hygiene policy, standards of business conduct, and agency acknowledgements.
• Unit-specific job description must be signed prior to start.

Additional Information

• Floating within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed.
• Weekend and holiday shifts required.
• No regular on-call, but may be called in rarely.
• Patient population includes adult and geriatric telemetry patients with cardiac and stroke-related diagnoses.

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in Maryland with night shifts and a 13-week commitment. First-time travel nurses with strong skills are welcome to apply.