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Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Upper Marlboro, MD

Explore a Maryland travel nursing job for an experienced Emergency Department RN in Upper Marlboro, MD, with competitive weekly pay and 12-hour night shifts. Join a high-acuity Emergency Department team in a fast-paced, 46-bed department providing care to approximately 140 patients daily across all age groups, from neonates and pediatrics to adults and geriatrics. You will care for a broad range of emergency presentations while working alongside a strong interdisciplinary support team. Upper Marlboro offers a welcoming suburban setting in Prince George’s County with convenient access to Washington, D.C., local parks, cultural attractions, and the region’s many dining and entertainment options.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000–$2,110
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4, with up to 1:5 for lower-acuity assignments
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Holidays as scheduled
• Floating: Within specialty and to the ED border as needed
• On-Call: No scheduled on-call requirement

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active Maryland or Compact Registered Nurse license at the time of submission
• At least 3 years of recent Emergency Department RN experience
• Travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers may be considered with 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association
• Current CPI, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to remain calm and effective in high-acuity emergency situations
• Flu vaccination required

Travel Emergency Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care for patients of all ages and acuity levels
• Perform triage, focused assessments, reassessments, and timely escalation of changes in patient condition
• Care for patients experiencing chest pain, stroke, sepsis, cardiac arrest, trauma, respiratory illness, respiratory arrest, behavioral health emergencies, and other acute conditions
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV therapies, and sedation in accordance with established protocols
• Manage patients requiring ventilatory support, BiPAP/CPAP, central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, vasopressors, and continuous sedation
• Assist with trauma response, airway management, intubation, cardiac arrest care, and other emergency procedures
• Use specialized equipment such as rapid infusers, mechanical CPR devices, trauma infusion equipment, and neonatal warming equipment
• Recognize and respond to medical, surgical, neurological, psychiatric, pediatric, and multisystem emergencies
• Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with providers, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Float within the specialty as needed and contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered care environment

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nursing opportunity in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving the greater Washington, D.C., region.

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.