Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Clinton, Maryland
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Clinton, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 4x12 hour night shifts (48 hours per week)
• Every other weekend required (6-7 shifts)
• Every other holiday required
• Float required within units of equivalent or lower acuity level

Unit & Patient Ratios

• Ratios: 1:6
• Units: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Cerner electronic health record experience required
• Skills required:

  • MS/Tele
  • Cardiac Monitoring
  • Genitourinary/Renal care
  • IV therapy/Phlebotomy

Certifications & Exams

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• NIH Stroke Certification required for MS/Tele and ICU units
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Flu vaccine required (no onsite vaccination; must be obtained externally) or approved medical/religious exemption
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask-wearing during patient encounters
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within last year, updated annually
• Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Drug screen within 90 days of start, including multiple substances (excluding marijuana)

Background & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Employment verification of minimum 2 years experience within past 7 years (including at least 1 travel assignment)
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience in last 3 years
• I9 and E-Verify attestation required
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to and during assignment

Additional Requirements

• Valid state nursing license required prior to start
• Color blindness testing required (online or in-person)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 3 years, minimum 80% score
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually with remediation if needed
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Photo for badge with specific requirements (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)

Facility Policies

• Float assignments within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Must comply with all facility-specific modules and training prior to start
• Must comply with all health and safety policies including mask fit testing (N95 fit test within 9 months, updated annually)

This position requires a highly skilled RN with cardiac monitoring and telemetry experience, strong EKG interpretation skills, and the ability to work nights with a demanding schedule including weekends and holidays. Compliance with extensive health, background, and certification requirements is mandatory.