Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Bel Air, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Job Summary: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks (interpreted as 13 weeks)
Start Date: 01/26/2026
Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (07:00 - 19:30), days only
Schedule: Every other weekend required, holidays as scheduled
Patient Population: Variety of diagnoses in an Emergency Department border area (excluding critical care units)
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 on days, 1:4 on weekends
Floating: May be required within the specialty
On-call: Not required
Scrub Color: Navy blue

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required
• First-time travelers accepted with strong experience
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Maryland RN State License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (must be current and updated annually)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) required as applicable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not mandatory

Patient Care & Competencies

• Work involves a variety of patient diagnoses typical to an Emergency Department border area
• Competency exams required:

  • MS/Tele competency exam specific to unit
  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score 80% or higher)
  • Age-specific competency exam (score 80% or higher)
  • Color Blind Testing required for all candidates

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Education verification for highest level of education
• State-specific exclusions list check (Maryland Medicaid Sanctioned Providers List) within 30 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-45 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Latex screening
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for ER RN)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination proof)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; series not accepted)
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking

Documentation & Onboarding

• Two professional references required (one must be a supervisor/manager or charge RN)
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history (attestation accepted if necessary)
• Facility-specific documents to review/sign prior to start, including confidentiality agreements, dress code, appearance standards, and unit-specific job description
• Security ID application and badge photo required
• OSHA questionnaire required for all candidates

Additional Notes

• Floating within specialty may be required
• Weekends and holidays are mandatory as scheduled
• No on-call duties
• Candidates must complete all required competencies and certifications prior to or during orientation
• Facility orientation includes completion of certain modules and training tests (e.g., Epic Portfolio Training Test Out Form)

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses interested in working in an Emergency Department border area in Maryland with a 13-week commitment and a structured 3x12 hour day shift schedule.