Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Diabetes Support | Army Child & Youth Services (CYS) Program | Fort Meade, MD
Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour (based on years of experience, specialty experience, and overall qualifications)
Additional Compensation: $5.09/hour Health & Welfare Benefit
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday
- 2:30 PM-5:30 PM
- Federal holidays off with pay
- PTO and sick leave accrual
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide one-on-one care for a child with diabetes enrolled in the Army Child & Youth Services (CYS) after-school program at Fort Meade.
This is a long-term opportunity offering a consistent weekday schedule and meaningful one-on-one patient care. The position is structured as a year-long contract that is renewed annually, providing ongoing continuity of care for the child and schedule stability for the clinician.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one nursing care and supervision
- Monitor blood glucose levels and diabetic symptoms
- Administer medications and diabetic interventions as ordered
- Respond appropriately to hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic events
- Document care provided and maintain accurate records
- Communicate effectively with family members, program staff, and healthcare providers
- Ensure the child's safety while participating in daily activities
- Follow all nursing standards, physician orders, and care plans
Qualifications
Required:
- Active, unrestricted RN license
- Minimum of 1 year of RN experience
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to pass a federal background investigation
Preferred:
- Pediatric nursing experience
- Experience caring for patients with diabetes
- School nursing, childcare, or community health experience
Additional Information
- Federal background investigation required; processing can take approximately 1-2 months
- Federal holidays are observed and paid
- PTO and sick leave accrue throughout the assignment
- Long-term position with annual contract renewals
Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. The Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. The Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards, the Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.
Qualifications
- Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) within the state of practice.
- Minimum of one year of maternal child health acute clinical experience or Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) experience within the last three years preferred.
- Current BLS card.
- Current PALS (if applicable)
- Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
- Current PPD or Chest X-ray.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.