Emergency Department RN
Baltimore, Maryland
MDBAL Ascension St Agnes Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Department (Evening Shift)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3:00 PM – 3:30 AM
Specialty: Emergency Room Nursing

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Emergency Department during evening shift hours.
• Schedule includes every other weekend and holidays.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid Driver's License
• Acute Care nursing experience

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Professional Documentation

• Resume/Profile submission required.
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other screenings within 90 days of start.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation.

Health & Safety

• Up-to-date immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological immunity, or documented history; no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; if declined, mask required during flu season).
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA test, chest X-ray if positive, and annual TB questionnaire.
• Fit test for respiratory protection (annual requirement).
• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.

Training & Competency

• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics with a minimum passing score of 80%.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training (8-hour course, updated every 2 years).
• NIH certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group).
• EKG exam with a passing score of at least 80%, updated every 3 years.
• Skills checklist for specialty completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and contract worker onboarding modules.
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no filters).

Additional Notes

• Some optional onboarding documents may be required by unit leadership after start.
• All verifications and screenings must be current and compliant prior to assignment start.
• Documentation of any disciplinary actions must be submitted with verification materials.

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs seeking a long-term evening shift assignment with comprehensive onboarding and credentialing requirements.