Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Glen Burnie, Maryland
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks
Start Date: 02/09/2026
Shift: Nights (20:00-08:30), 3x12 hour shifts (will accept 4x12)
Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays required as scheduled
Floating: Required within specialty and lower acuity units as needed
On-Call: Pre-scheduled on-call shifts not required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in MS/Tele nursing specialty
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Maryland RN State License
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA) – required for all acute care RN positions
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – required as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – required for specified units, must be updated annually

Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, STABLE) – refer to unit/job description for applicability.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

• Floating within MS/Tele specialty and sister units or lower acuity areas as needed
• Work every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
• Must comply with facility-specific policies and complete required training modules prior to start
• No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, SSN trace, nationwide checks, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start including Latex Allergy Questionnaire and TB screening
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Fit test for respirator mask within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for pediatric units)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella – positive titer or vaccination proof required
  • Hepatitis B – positive titer or declination accepted (series not accepted)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination no longer required for this location; exemptions accepted for tracking purposes only

Competency Exams (as applicable)

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Color Blind Testing
• General competency exam
• Age-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (excluding certain roles)

All competency exams require a minimum score of 80% and must be current within 1 year of start.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific learning modules prior to start (unpaid)
• Submission of a passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of IT access forms, vehicle identification form, Pyxis access request form, and other facility-specific documentation as required
• Signing of job description, confidentiality agreement, dress code acknowledgment, and other facility policies prior to start
• Portfolio Epic training test-out form may be required depending on Epic experience

References & Employment History

• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start required
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history required (attestation accepted if necessary)

This position offers a night shift travel nursing opportunity in MS/Tele with a reputable healthcare system in Maryland. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility for floating, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.