Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Baltimore, MD
Planet Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• State: Maryland
• City: Baltimore
• Facility: Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
• Hospital System: LifeBridge Health

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Choose between 36 or 48 hours per week; every other weekend required.

Unit Description

• High Intensity Care Unit (HICU):

  • 20 semi-private rooms accommodating up to 40 patients.
  • Focus on patients requiring acute brain injury care, respiratory assistance, special monitoring, or rehabilitation.
  • Patients monitored for cardiac and complex medical conditions.
  • Accepts patients aged 18 and older.
  • Provides 24/7 respiratory care, diagnostics, medical treatment, and rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years.
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Additional certifications may be required based on unit specifics (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM).

Additional Information

• Compliance Requirements:

  • I9 and E-Verify documentation.
  • Government-issued photo ID.
  • Background check covering the last 7 years.
  • Health documents including:

    • Physical exam
    • TB screening
    • Vaccinations (e.g., Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella)
    • Drug screening
    • Flu vaccination during flu season.
• Competency Exams:

  • Unit-specific competency exams may be required.
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam.

Skills and Competencies

• Unit-specific skills checklist required.
• Acknowledgment of pass/fail testing for RNs and LPNs.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam.

Facility-Specific Documents

• Completion of Healthstream modules during orientation.
• Photo for badge.
• Parking registration form.
• Consent to release information.

Important Notes

• Ensure all health documents and compliance requirements are completed prior to the start date to avoid delays.
• Continuous education and certification renewals may be necessary based on unit requirements.

This position offers a dynamic work environment within a reputable healthcare system, focusing on high-intensity patient care.