Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Stroke Unit – Maryland
Start Date: December 8, 2026
Location: Maryland
Compensation: $79/hour - Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Full-time schedule determined by facility needs; weekend and on-call requirements as assigned
Highlights:
- Specialized stroke unit requiring experienced stroke care professionals
- Utilize specialized nursing knowledge and clinical judgment to assess and provide care appropriate to patient needs
- Work with telemetry patients as part of comprehensive care delivery
- Collaborative environment with thorough screening process to ensure quality team composition
- Professional practice framework supporting nursing excellence and development
- Travel nursing opportunity with local candidates also welcome
Requirements:
- Active Maryland RN license with current Nursys verification (less than 30 days old)
- 2+ years recent Medical-Surgical/Telemetry experience
- 2+ years documented stroke patient care experience (must be clearly listed on resume)
- Active NIHSS Certification (via NIHStrokeScale.org) required at time of application
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
- Willingness to complete mRs/SIREN Certification within 48 hours if offered
- Willingness to complete Basic EKG training and achieve 85% or higher score within 48 hours if offered
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Current COVID-19 vaccination record (official documentation required; declinations not accepted)
- Current influenza vaccination record (official documentation required; declinations not accepted)
- 1 supervisory reference from the last 6 months
- 1 supervisory reference from the last 12 months
- Complete skills checklist specific to stroke/telemetry nursing
- Resume with all employment gaps over 30 days clearly explained
- Full scheduling flexibility required; no restrictions accepted
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the opportunity to practice specialized stroke nursing in a dedicated unit that values clinical excellence and thorough patient assessment. You'll be part of a carefully selected team of professionals committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to stroke patients while advancing your expertise in this critical specialty area.