Location: Towson, MD

Start Date: 03-31-2026

End Date: 05-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; specific days vary by unit and are scheduled by the facility. 36 hours guaranteed; candidates may request time off up to their contracted hours (e.g., up to 36 hours for a 36-hour contract).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $55 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess patients thoroughly using age-appropriate and condition-specific evaluation techniques
• Plan individualized nursing care based on assessment data and professional nursing standards
• Implement evidence-based nursing interventions including med-surg and telemetry care
• Monitor telemetry and interpret EKG trends to identify changes in patient status
• Manage and provide care for stroke patients, using standardized tools and protocols
• Document care clearly and accurately in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes
• Supervise and direct others when assigned and remain accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered

Qualifications

• Active RN license for Maryland (Compact allowed) — must be active at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years recent Med Surg and Telemetry experience (required and must be listed on resume)
• Minimum 2 years experience working with stroke patients (required and must be listed on resume)
• Willingness to accept telemetry patients as needed
• Willingness to obtain mRS/SIREN certification within 48 hours if offered
• Active American Heart Association BLS required at time of submission
• EKG and NIHSS certification (required or to be obtained per job requirements)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (declinations are not accepted)
• Required application items: GBMC cover page (can be provided if needed), resume with gaps >30 days explained, supervisory references (one within 6 months and one within 12 months), and a Med Surg-specific skills checklist

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and care planning for adult med-surg and telemetry patients
• Telemetry monitoring and EKG interpretation fundamentals
• Stroke patient management and use of stroke-specific assessment tools (NIHSS)
• Strong documentation skills and attention to regulatory compliance
• Clinical judgment, prioritization, and critical thinking in acute care settings
• Clear communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary care teams
• Ability to supervise or direct others and maintain quality of care

Benefits

• Paid orientation and structured onboarding so you start confident and prepared
• Flexible time-off requests that match your contracted hours — work/life balance that actually works
• Onboarding assistance (GBMC cover page prep and verification help) to make submission easy
• Regular RN orientations every other week to get you up to speed quickly
• Opportunity to care for a diverse patient population at a well-regarded community and university-affiliated health system
• Professional development and certification support — you’ll be supported to complete required mRS/SIREN/NIHSS training
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture that values your expertise and input
• Local candidate friendly with straightforward onboarding for nearby clinicians

Travel Perks: Explore Towson, MD

Towson sits on a lovely suburban campus with easy access to Baltimore. Enjoy nearby attractions like Towson Town Center for shopping and dining, scenic outdoor time at Loch Raven Reservoir and Oregon Ridge Park, and cultural outings a short drive away — the Baltimore Inner Harbor, National Aquarium, Walters Art Museum, and Fells Point’s restaurants and waterfront. Weekend escapes to Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay are convenient for seafood outings, boating, and historic sightseeing. Plenty to do on days off, whether you love nature, history, or great local eats.

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