Registered Nurse Observation

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Observation Unit

Location

Randallstown, MD | Emergency Department Observation Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide observation-level nursing care to adult and geriatric patients at a patient ratio of 1:5
• Perform cardiac telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management, including on-unit and remote telemetry
• Manage central lines, peripheral lines, PICC lines, blood product administration, heparin protocols, and non-titratable cardiac drips
• Provide care for patients requiring pre/post hemodialysis, renal failure management, CVA care, and temporary or permanent pacemaker support
• Perform phlebotomy, IV insertion and maintenance, wound care, wound vac care, oxygen administration, and isolation/PPE protocols
• Participate in Rapid Response and Code Team activations; float within scope to other like units based on facility needs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of RN experience required
• Strong cardiac telemetry and observation-level nursing experience required
• Active Maryland RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health records required
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation, telemetry monitoring, Rapid Response/Code Team, pacemaker management, hemodialysis care, and heparin protocols required
• Local candidates are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Emergency Department holding experience preferred
• PCU or Step-Down unit experience preferred
• First-time travel nursing candidates are accepted

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic Emergency Department Observation Unit serving a diverse adult and geriatric patient population
• Self-scheduling model offers flexibility in shift selection within unit guidelines