Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Baltimore, Maryland

Bring your emergency nursing expertise to an on-site Emergency Department in Baltimore, Maryland. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an adaptable ER RN who enjoys caring for diverse patient populations, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and delivering calm, skilled care in high-acuity situations. Located in central Baltimore, ZIP code 21201, this assignment offers access to a vibrant urban community known for its waterfront attractions, historic neighborhoods, cultural experiences, and convenient transportation options.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000-$2,110
• Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Healthcare Setting: On-site Emergency Department
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21201
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract End Date: February 1, 2027
• Contract Duration: Approximately 14 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Holidays as scheduled
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 1:4 ratio
• Floating: May be required within the nurse’s skill set

Emergency Room Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Maryland or Compact Registered Nurse license at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department or emergency room nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Current CPI, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications
• Experience caring for adult and pediatric emergency patients
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Epic electronic health record charting experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Ability to work nights, every other weekend, and holidays as scheduled
• Comfort working in a high-acuity Emergency Department and floating within scope when needed

Emergency Department Nurse Responsibilities

• Perform rapid assessments, triage, reassessments, and ongoing monitoring of emergency patients
• Provide care for patients with medical, surgical, behavioral health, traumatic, and pediatric emergencies
• Recognize and respond to time-sensitive conditions, including stroke, STEMI, sepsis, respiratory failure, dysrhythmias, overdose, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV therapies, vasopressors, and procedural sedation as appropriate
• Care for patients requiring ventilatory support, BiPAP/CPAP, central lines, chest tubes, and continuous monitoring
• Perform and interpret focused emergency assessments, 12-lead ECGs, dysrhythmia monitoring, and arterial blood gas results
• Support airway management, intubation, seizure care, trauma stabilization, and other emergent interventions
• Manage patients experiencing acute psychosis, suicidal ideation, violent behavior, or other behavioral health crises using safe de-escalation practices
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record and communicate changes in patient condition promptly
• Collaborate with providers, interpretation services, and the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, efficient patient outcomes

Apply now for this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Baltimore, Maryland.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.