Job Description:
American Medical Staffing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Private Duty for a local contract nursing job in Elkton, Maryland.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Private DutyDiscipline: RNStart Date: 01/06/2025Duration: 23 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: Local Contract Private Duty RN jobs for the 2024/2025 School Year are now open across the Elkton area.
American Medical Staffing is currently seeking a Private Duty RN for school-based contract positions throughout the elkton area for the 24/25 school year.
RN – Private Duty Job Details:
Pay Rate: $33-$42 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday – no call, no weekends, no holidays
Hours: School bell hours, approximately 40 hours per week
Contract: 2024/2025 school year with optional summer school
Located In: Elkton, MD
Requirements: Qualified applicants MUST be licensed as an RN and willing to obtain MD state licensure.
As a Private Duty RN in schools, you’ll deliver consistent, high-quality nursing care to a child in a school setting. These patients typically require dedicated nursing care and management due to chronic or terminal conditions—and you’ll ensure they can learn and engage in a class setting while having their health needs met. Responsibilities include:
Monitoring the student’s vitals and symptoms—administering medication and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols
Providing skilled nursing care to the student in the classroom, including medication management and helping with feeding/hygiene
Monitoring progress and response to treatment, collaborating with the care team on medical needs and changes, and supporting the student as needed to achieve desired outcomes
Providing emotional support to students and families coping with medical concerns

Those who choose to practice as a Private Duty RN typically enjoy the freedom to work independently, as well as the bonds they make with the child, their family, and their teachers. Working in a school setting and the personalized nature of care provides consistency, community, and fulfillment.

What are you waiting for? Apply now!
Enjoy tailored career support from those who understand the ins and outs of school placements for Nurses—and who can support you throughout the school year.
Plus, you’ll have the confidence of knowing you’ll receive:

COMPENSATION that is competitive, negotiable, and paid weekly
HOURLY PAY with overtime opportunities
BONUSES when you refer others. $500 for you and $500 for them
BENEFITS on Day 1, including medical, dental, vision, and perks
RETIREMENT PLANS after 90 days of employment
REIMBURSEMENT for travel and other incidentals
PAID TIME OFF that is flexible to your needs
EXPERT SUPPORT for compliance, credentialing/licensure, and CEU
MENTORING and supervision specific to the school environment


When you partner with AMS for your career, you’re also joining a legacy of excellence. We understand the commitment we make to each person and school that partners with us. Like those across the education system, we believe in passing it on to future generations—whether that means delivering high-quality care that keeps families healthy, sharing knowledge with those around us, or showing up every day for children, staff, and communities.
If that resonates with you, then consider what’s possible with AMS. Take the first step into the 2024/2025 school year and experience what so many school professionals have before you:

Everyone at AMS is willing to go out of their way to support you. I can sense a lot of compassion and understanding each step of the way. Jillian L, School-Based Professional at American Medical Staffing

Whether your next career step involves staying in familiar territory or charting a course to something new, we have 2024/2025 school-based roles that fit the bill. Consider a customized experience for your career and apply with American Medical Staffing today.
American Medical Staffing (AMS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. American Medical Staffing Job ID #53991. Posted job title: RN:PrivateDuty,07:00:00-15:00:00About American Medical Staffing American Medical Staffing is a staffing agency headquartered in Baltimore, MD. Our goal is to CREATE an extraordinary experience for our health care professionals. Our roots are nurse owned and operated so we know what clinicians want - lots of options, a smooth and informed placement process, competitive and accurate pay, great customer service and responsiveness to requests, and advocacy when there is an issue. When AMS was founded in 2001, we started our company with a mission to be a better agency than our competitors. We have always put a heavy emphasis into what is best for our employees, not necessarily just our clients or our company. You are not an expense as you may be to a hospital; you are an asset. We take employee advocacy seriously; you are not just a number to us. The end result is that you don`t work for us; we work for you. Since starting in Baltimore, MD, we continue to grow throughout the country. Check out our industry leading reviews on Google and Indeed to see how much our clinicians enjoy working with us! · Benefits: AMS offers an array of benefits for any employee working 30 hours or more! Those eligible employees who choose to participate will pay the premiums with deductions from their pre-tax earnings. We offer a complete benefits package including Health Insurance, 401K with up to 2% match, Life, Vision, and Dental. From health and wellness support, financial or legal needs, or help with life's everyday challenges, our Employee Assistance Program provides you with resources, services and discounts to help you manage your unique concerns and save time, energy and money. We also offer additional Employee Perks that you can enjoy as an AMS employee:Scrubin – Uniform DiscountsWorking Advantage – unlimited access to thousands of exclusive discounts and special offers nationwide for theme parks, shows, tours, attractions, sports, concerts, hotels, rental cars, retail gift cards, movie tickets and much moreHotel Engine - Save up to 60% when booking hotel rooms, with access to more than 700,000 deeply discounted hotels worldwide.Discounted Pet InsuranceWellness Program, including fitness, nutrition and financial wellnessBetterhelp - 1 month of free therapy, followed by a discounted rate for our Healthcare Professionals and their family members.Win Win Referral Bonus - $500 for you, and $500 for them!Benefits401k retirement planLife insuranceMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefits