Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Clinton, Maryland

Experienced Emergency Department RN wanted for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Clinton, MD, near Washington, D.C. Join a high-volume ED team and provide expert emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan.

Make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced Emergency Department caring for neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. This Maryland travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced ED RN who is confident with triage, emergency interventions, rhythm interpretation, and prioritizing care in a high-acuity setting. Clinton offers convenient access to the Washington, D.C. area while providing a welcoming community with nearby parks, local amenities, and convenient commuter routes.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Location: Clinton, Maryland 20735
• Contract Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,960-$2,070
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts; mid or night options available. Typical schedules include 3×12-hour shifts, with 4×12-hour schedules also considered.
• Shift Times: Mid shifts approximately 11:00-23:30; night shifts approximately 19:00-07:30
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4
• Department Volume: Approximately 130 visits per day in a 40-room, 40-bed Emergency Department
• Schedule Expectations: Every other weekend and every other holiday required; no on-call requirement
• Orientation: Approximately 36 hours

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Maryland through a compact license or Maryland license
• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department RN experience, including experience within the past 8 months in an ED with approximately 125 or more visits per day
• Previous travel nursing experience, including at least one completed travel assignment
• Emergency Department triage experience required
• Recent experience supporting at least 2 years of practice within the previous 3 years
• Recent experience with Cerner electronic medical records
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications
• Successful completion of the required EKG rhythm interpretation assessment, with a minimum overall score of 80% and a perfect score on lethal rhythms
• Strong prioritization, organization, communication, and critical-thinking skills for a high-acuity emergency setting
• Ability to float within the RN skill set as needed
• Availability to meet required weekend and holiday coverage
• Current influenza vaccination is required

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to patients presenting with a broad range of emergent conditions
• Perform rapid assessments, triage patients, identify changes in condition, and prioritize treatment needs
• Manage patients requiring respiratory support, including BiPAP and CPAP, and care for ventilated patients
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias while promptly escalating concerning findings
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs, perform phlebotomy, administer medications, and carry out prescribed treatments
• Apply appropriate isolation precautions and personal protective equipment practices
• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and patient responses in Cerner
• Support patients and families with clear communication during urgent and stressful situations
• Float within the nurse’s competency area and maintain flexibility in response to department needs

Apply now for this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel contract in Clinton, Maryland, and join a dedicated emergency nursing team near Washington, D.C.

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.