Job Opportunity – Emergency Department RN – Maryland
Start Date: September 14, 2026
Location: Maryland
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with weekend coverage (6 weekend shifts per contract period). Patient ratio of 4:1 across all shifts. Orientation includes 20 hours plus facility modules (4-8 hours average). Expect to work some holidays and weekends. Two pre-approved time-off periods available per contract.
Highlights:
- High-volume Level 2 Trauma Center with 54-bed Emergency Department averaging 220 patient visits daily
- Fast-paced environment treating high-acuity patients across all age groups from neonates to geriatrics
- Epic electronic medical record system required
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, and social services
- One-year travel contract with extensive clinical exposure to diverse emergency conditions including trauma, stroke, STEMI, and critical care
- Full orientation and ongoing education through facility learning portal
Requirements:
- Current RN license in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience required
- At least 1 year of travel nursing experience required
- Active certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIH Stroke Scale (pending certifications acceptable)
- Proficiency with Epic charting system required
- COVID-19 vaccination required (no exemptions)
- Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
- 2-step PPD required
- Must reside outside 50-mile local radius (exceptions may apply for specific specialties)
Clinical Skills:
- General Emergency Department care for combined adult and pediatric populations
- Level II Trauma Center experience with ortho trauma and gunshot wound management
- STEMI and Stroke Certified Facility protocols
- Advanced skills including blood product administration, central line management, continuous IV sedation, and IV vasopressor management
- Care of ventilated patients with BiPAP/CPAP management
- Procedural sedation administration and monitoring
- Interpretation of dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases
- CVA management and triage expertise
- IV insertion and maintenance, isolation precautions, and PPE protocols
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a dynamic emergency team at a busy Level 2 Trauma Center where you'll expand your clinical expertise across the full spectrum of emergency care. This high-acuity environment offers exceptional professional development opportunities with comprehensive interdisciplinary support, allowing you to refine advanced emergency nursing skills while making a meaningful impact on diverse patient populations. The fast-paced setting provides continuous learning and the chance to work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering excellent emergency care.
Additional Information:
Floating may be required in rotation with facility staff according to organizational policies and in compliance with Joint Commission standards, with appropriate orientation provided. After completion of initial one-year contract, a minimum 90-day separation is required before returning as a travel nurse. Request time off must be presented at time of submission and approved prior to assignment start.