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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg Telemetry / Neuro Med-Surg Contract in Baltimore, MD

Apply for a Baltimore, Maryland travel nursing job caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex neurological, medical-surgical, and telemetry conditions. This 14-week Registered Nurse travel contract offers experience in a 36-bed Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit supporting stroke, epilepsy, seizure, neurosurgical, spinal, and telemetry patients.

Position Overview

Join a specialized Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry nursing team in Baltimore, Maryland. In this acute-care Registered Nurse role, you will provide comprehensive care for adult and geriatric patients with complex neurological and medical conditions. Baltimore is a vibrant city known for its waterfront attractions, historic neighborhoods, cultural experiences, and convenient access to the greater Mid-Atlantic region.

Travel RN Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry / Neuro Med-Surg Nursing
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Contract: 14 weeks
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Unit: 36-bed Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit and telemetry overflow
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Charting: Cerner experience preferred
• Floating: May float to Med-Surg and Med-Surg/Telemetry units within scope
• Scrub Color: Navy blue

Med-Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Active Maryland or compact Registered Nurse license at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent Med-Surg/Telemetry nursing experience
• Neuro nursing experience, including acute stroke and CVA care
• Pre- and post-neurosurgery experience
• Experience caring for patients with spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries
• Experience with feeding-tube care, renal failure, and pre- and post-hemodialysis care
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Maryland-approved trauma education, including the required 16-hour trauma certification by the specified contract milestone
• Completion of required annual stroke and trauma continuing education
• Successful completion of a basic EKG assessment before orientation
• Strong telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management skills
• Travel nursing experience is welcome but not required
• TCRN certification and prior charge experience are preferred

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with acute neurological, medical-surgical, and telemetry diagnoses.
• Monitor and manage patients with CVA, ischemic stroke, epilepsy, seizures, radiculopathy, cervical stenosis, rhabdomyolysis, post-laminectomy, post-ACDF, post-craniotomy, and alcohol withdrawal.
• Perform continuous telemetry monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Support continuous bedside EEG monitoring and bladder scanning as indicated.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for neurosurgical patients and manage surgical drains, wounds, and wound vacuums.
• Administer oxygen and manage peripheral lines, PICC lines, ports, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and blood products within scope.
• Provide pre- and post-hemodialysis care and support patients with renal failure.
• Follow isolation, PPE, medication, heparin protocol, and patient-safety standards.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation, respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, social services, rapid response, and other interdisciplinary teams.
• Float to comparable units within scope and participate in emergency response and rapid response activities as needed.

Apply now for this Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse travel contract in Baltimore, 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.