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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Night Shift in Baltimore, MD

Apply now for a 14-week travel nursing contract as an on-site Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse in Baltimore, Maryland. Work 12-hour night shifts on a 37-bed adult and geriatric pulmonary unit with an average nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5. This Baltimore nursing job supports patients with complex respiratory and medical conditions, including chronic tracheostomy and ventilator needs.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21215
• Employment Type: 14-week travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030–$2,360
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Contract End Date: March 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Healthcare Setting: On-site, 37-bed Medical-Surgical/Pulmonary unit
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5 on days, nights, and weekends
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, with the number of weekend shifts subject to unit needs
• Floating: May be required within the Registered Nurse’s scope of practice
• Call: Not required
• Time Off: Up to two pre-approved requests may be permitted; scheduling flexibility is required for holidays and unit needs

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Maryland or a compact state at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry and telemetry nursing experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Rapid Response or Code Team experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications preferred
• 16-hour Maryland-approved trauma course and Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certification preferred
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia recognition and management, and heparin protocols
• Proficiency with IV initiation and maintenance, peripheral and central line care, PICC management, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator care, suctioning, oxygen therapy, chest tubes, wound care, wound vacs, feeding tubes, and ostomy management
• Experience with continuous bladder irrigation and peritoneal dialysis preferred
• Cerner electronic health record charting experience preferred

Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Medical-Surgical/Pulmonary setting
• Care for patients with respiratory distress, possible sepsis, urinary tract infections, cellulitis, altered mental status, pain, generalized weakness, and abnormal laboratory results
• Monitor and care for patients with chronic tracheostomies and ventilators, including tracheostomy collar care, oral suctioning, and oxygen administration
• Perform focused nursing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Interpret telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and clinical deterioration
• Participate in Rapid Response and Code Team activities according to department protocols
• Administer medications, including insulin and heparin therapies, while maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Manage peripheral IVs, PICC lines, central line blood draws, blood products, feeding tubes, chest tubes, surgical drains, and ostomies
• Provide wound and wound vac care and follow isolation precautions and personal protective equipment requirements
• Collaborate with hospitalists, respiratory services, rehabilitation, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Float to comparable units when needed while practicing within established competencies and scope

Located in the 21215 area, Baltimore offers convenient access to cultural attractions, dining, parks, and waterfront activities. Apply now to join this experienced healthcare team as a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry travel nurse in Maryland.

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.