ED RN
Easton, Maryland
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton

ER RN (Registered Nurse)

Overview

• Location: Easton, Maryland
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Start date: 11/30/26
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Reason for opening: Backfill
• Rotation: Days/Mids
• Work setting: Fast-paced general Emergency Department, combined adult/pediatric, with complex, multi-system diagnoses. The unit is STEMI Certified and Stroke Certified.

Schedule

• Shift: Day shift, 07:00-19:30. 3x12 or 4x12 accepted; 36 hours per week.
• Primary shift: Stated as nights, with a possible rotating evening shift based on department staffing needs.
• Weekends: Every other weekend required.
• Holidays: Required as scheduled.
• On-call: Not required.
• Floating: Required within the specialty and to other sister emergency departments in the system as needed.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid RN license in Maryland.
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience: 2 years of Emergency Department experience, with ED experience within the last year.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification, updated annually.
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute), as applicable.

Onboarding and Compliance

• Background: 7-year criminal search within 30 days of start, updated annually. Also includes education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days, and the Maryland State Exclusions List within 30 days. International background check required if the traveler has worked in a medical setting internationally.
• Background review: Felonies within the past 5 years are an automatic decline. Older felonies require a statement and client review.
• Work authorization: I-9 and E-Verify (or attestation), plus a government-issued photo ID.
• References: Two supervisory references within 1 year. Charge RNs (supervised directly) and supervisors or managers are acceptable.
• Application: Agency application or resume completed within 30 days of start.
• Work history: Previous 5 years of employment history verification. Attestation accepted if necessary.

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Required within 1 year of start. Lab items must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Drug screen: Source lists two versions. The facility version requires a negative 10-panel plus fentanyl within 90 days of start. The general version requires a negative 9-panel within 30 days of start. Instant tests are not accepted.
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON (QGOLD) or T-SPOT within 1 year, or two PPDs, or a two-step PPD. Must be updated annually. A positive result requires a chest X-ray and TB questionnaire.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, and varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines. Low or equivocal titers require booster series. Chickenpox history is not accepted for varicella.
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer or declination. A series is not accepted.
  • TDaP: required within 10 years of start.
• Flu: Flu vaccine or approved medical or religious exemption required 10/1 through 3/31. Working travelers need documentation on file by 12/1. Exemptions must be signed by a medical provider or clergy member as applicable. Declinations are not accepted.
• Fit test: Required within 1 year of start, using an acceptable N95 or respirator model.
• Latex allergy questionnaire: Required.

Orientation and Onboarding Tasks

• Orientation: 8:00 AM. Dress code is scrubs or business casual. Scrubs are royal blue. Travelers will not be on the floor until Thursday.
• Before start: Sign the job description and confidentiality agreement. Submit a badge photo (head and shoulders, solid white or beige background).
• Within 72 hours of signing: Complete the badge application.
• Training test-out form: Due by the first Friday after contract signing. Scoring 85% or higher on the test-out waives full training.