```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry & IMC Float Pool – Maryland
Start Date: October 2026
Location: Maryland
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Float pool assignment rotating between Medical/Surgical Telemetry and Intermediate Care (IMC) units. Patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6. Weekend coverage required (12 weekend shifts per contract). Holiday shifts expected.
Highlights:
- Dynamic float pool role providing care across multiple specialty units including Med/Surg, IMC, Observation, Trauma Surgical, Joint, Stroke, Palliative & Renal, ED inpatient, Women's, and Bariatric Surgery
- Epic EMR system required – recent experience mandatory
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
- Diverse patient population including adults and geriatrics with complex diagnoses such as acute respiratory distress, septic shock, hypertensive crisis, severe CHF, MI, unstable angina, and trauma
- Opportunity to utilize advanced clinical skills including cardiac and vasoactive drip management, ventilator care, chest tube management, and arterial line monitoring
- Travel nursing assignment with non-local candidates preferred
Requirements:
- Active RN license in good standing
- Minimum 2+ years of recent Telemetry experience in a hospital setting
- Minimum 2+ years of IMC/PCU/Stepdown experience in a hospital setting (hard requirement)
- Recent Epic EMR experience required
- BLS and ACLS certifications current and valid
- Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- COVID-19 vaccination required (no exemptions)
- Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
- 2-step PPD required
- Must be comfortable floating to all specialties across Med/Surg and IMC units
- Charge experience preferred
Clinical Skills & Experience:
- Cardiac telemetry and interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Management and titration of cardiac drips and vasoactive medications
- Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients, including chronic trach/vent patients
- Post-cardiac catheterization care, including TR Band and sheath removal
- Central line, PICC line, and arterial line management
- Blood product administration and transfusion protocols
- Chest tube management, wound vacs, and surgical drain care
- High-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP management
- Insulin and heparin protocols, IV insulin drip titration
- Care of neurological patients including CVA, traumatic brain injury, craniotomy, and intracranial bleeds
- Post-operative orthopedic trauma and total joint replacement care
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This float pool position offers experienced RNs the chance to expand their clinical expertise across multiple specialties while working with a collaborative interdisciplinary team. You'll provide high-acuity care to diverse patient populations in a fast-paced environment that values adaptability, critical thinking, and clinical excellence. This role is ideal for confident, skilled nurses who thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about making a meaningful impact across various care environments.
```