Registered Nurse at KACC

AIMS Locum Tenens; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

AIMS Locum Tenens seeks a Registered Nurse for Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center in Fort Meade, Maryland. The RN will provide direct patient care to diverse ages, perform assessments, administer treatments, and support urgent and routine medical needs in a DHA/Army setting.

Responsibilities include triage, venipuncture, IV therapy, EKGs, patient education, and documentation in EMR. Candidates must graduate from an accredited program, hold an active US RN license, and maintain BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license valid in the United States.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, obtain histories, monitor conditions, and plan care.
• Administer medications (oral, injectable, topical, IV) as ordered.
• Conduct triage by phone and in person using clinical protocols.
• Assist physicians with exams, tests, and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, IV therapy, catheterization, and EKGs.
• Respond to emergencies and operate resuscitation equipment.
• Coordinate ambulance transfers when needed.
• Educate patients and families on medications and disease management.
• Coordinate referrals and communicate with the care team.
• Document assessments and treatments in the EMR.
• Participate in quality improvement and infection prevention activities.

Skills

Outpatient nursing

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Telephone triage

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Teamwork

Education

BSN

ADN

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Overview

AIMS Locum Tenens is looking for The Registered Nurse at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center (KACC), Fort Meade, Maryland and they will provide direct nursing care to patients of all ages, including those with routine, acute, and urgent medical needs. The RN will assess patients, administer treatments, perform clinical procedures, support emergency care, provide patient education, and maintain accurate medical documentation in accordance with DHA, Army, and MTF standards.

Key Duties

• Assess patients, obtain medical histories, monitor conditions, and develop appropriate nursing interventions.
• Administer oral, injectable, topical, respiratory, and intravenous medications as ordered.
• Perform telephone and walk-in patient triage using established clinical protocols.
• Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic testing, and medical procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, specimen collection, IV administration, urinary catheterization, and EKGs.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies, including cardiopulmonary arrest, and operate AED/resuscitation equipment.
• Coordinate ambulance transfers for patients requiring higher-level medical care.
• Educate patients and families about medications, disease management, preventive care, and post-procedure instructions.
• Coordinate referrals and communicate with physicians, nurse practitioners, LPNs, and other healthcare professionals.
• Document assessments, medications, treatments, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and staff education activities.

Qualifications

Degree/Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Must meet one of the following combinations:

Nursing Education | Minimum Experience
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | 1 year
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) | 2 years
Diploma in Nursing | 3 years

Licensure

Current, full, active, valid, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license from an authorized U.S. jurisdiction.

Certification

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Citizenship

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Skills

Strong outpatient nursing, medication administration, patient assessment, emergency response, telephone triage, clinical documentation, patient education, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Schedule

• Employment: Full-Time, approximately 40 hours per week.
• Shift: Assigned according to KACC clinic requirements.
• Meal Break: 30 minutes to 1 hour, unpaid.
• Overtime: Not authorized.
• On-Call: None specified.
• Federal Holidays: Not required to work.

Work Environment

This position is based in a military outpatient healthcare facility at Fort Meade, Maryland, serving patients of various ages. The RN works alongside physicians, nurse practitioners, LPNs, and other healthcare staff to provide direct patient care, perform clinical procedures, manage urgent medical needs, and support daily clinic operations while following DHA and patient safety standards.

Health & Other Requirements

Must meet all DHA/MTF occupational health, immunization, credentialing, background investigation, and security/access requirements. Must maintain active RN licensure, BLS certification, and comply with infection control, patient safety, and medical documentation standards.