Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry & IMC Float Pool – Maryland
Start Date: October 2026
Location: Hagerstown, Maryland
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Float Pool assignment covering Medical/Surgical Telemetry and Intermediate Care (IMC) units; patient ratios 1:4 to 1:6; weekend shifts required (12 weekend shifts per contract); holiday coverage expected
Highlights:
- Float Pool role with rotation across Med/Surg, Telemetry, IMC, Observation, Trauma Surgical, Joint, Stroke, Palliative, Renal, ED Inpatient, Women's Health, and Bariatric Surgery units
- Diverse patient population including adults and geriatrics with conditions such as acute respiratory distress, septic shock, hypertensive crisis, severe CHF, MI, unstable angina, trauma, CVA, post-ICU/STICU, DKA, NSTEMI, and chronic trach/vent management
- Epic Electronic Medical Records system (recent experience mandatory)
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
- Advanced clinical experience with cardiac and vasoactive drips, ventilator management, chest tubes, lumbar/neuro drains, blood products, and high-acuity patient care
- 13-week travel nursing assignment with structured orientation
Requirements:
- Active RN license in Maryland or multistate compact license
- Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience in an acute care hospital setting
- Minimum 2 years of recent IMC/PCU/Stepdown experience in a hospital setting (hard stop requirement)
- Recent Epic EMR experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
- Experience with patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:6
- Comfortable floating across multiple specialty units from Med/Surg to IMC level care
- COVID-19 vaccination required (no exemptions)
- Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
- Two-step PPD required
- Must reside outside 50-mile local radius
- Previous charge experience preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Float Pool position offers experienced RNs the chance to utilize and expand their clinical skills across multiple specialties and patient populations in a dynamic acute care environment. You'll work with a broad range of high-acuity patients, gaining valuable experience with advanced technologies and evidence-based protocols while being supported by robust interdisciplinary teams. This role is ideal for adaptable, confident nurses who thrive in varied clinical settings and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care across the continuum from medical/surgical to intermediate care levels.