```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit – Maryland
Start Date: December 7, 2026
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM); 4x12-hour shifts may be available upon request. Every other weekend required. Block scheduling not available.
Highlights:
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29-bed, non-aggregated ICU caring for Medical, Surgical, Coronary Care, Neuro, and Trauma patients with average daily census of 26
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Specializes in high-risk Neuro and Trauma interventions at a Level II trauma center with teaching hospital environment
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Patient ratio of 1:2 in ICU; may float to Intermediate Care (1:4 ratio) or other critical care areas based on facility needs and scope
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Contract length of 14+ weeks available; specify interest at time of submission
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Cerner EMR system utilized for documentation
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Opportunities for contract extension beyond initial assignment period
Requirements:
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Active Maryland or Compact RN license required at time of submission
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Minimum 2 years of Critical Care experience required; 3 years preferred
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Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma and teaching hospital experience preferred
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Neuro ICU and Surgical ICU experience required
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Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
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ATCAR or equivalent trauma education required (facility-approved Maryland trauma course available to meet requirement)
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Passing score on Prophecy Relias Advanced EKG assessment required prior to contract start
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Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, and cardiac/vasoactive drip titration
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Special equipment experience: IABP, CRRT, EVD, Arctic Sun/cooling blanket management
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Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
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First-time travelers and local candidates accepted
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic, high-acuity ICU environment where you'll care for a diverse patient population including adults and geriatrics with complex medical, surgical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma conditions. You'll gain invaluable experience managing critical interventions while working alongside an interdisciplinary team including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response Teams. The facility provides comprehensive orientation and supports professional growth through specialized trauma education and advanced critical care protocols.
Additional Information:
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40 hours of orientation provided
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Up to 14 days of requested time off auto-approved through facility system
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Holiday rotation required (every other winter and summer holiday); no time off approved for high-demand holidays
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Uniform requirement: Navy blue scrubs
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Non-billable modules completed virtually on first day (8 hours for new starts; 115 minutes annually for ICU RN)
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Call-outs may result in immediate contract cancellation
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