Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Towson, MD
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – MS/Tele

Facility: University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center
Location: 7601 Osler Dr, Towson, MD 21204
Start Date: January 26, 2026
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights – 3×12 Hours (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Schedule: Every Other Weekend

Float Required: Yes – within MS/Tele specialty and lower acuity units as needed
Block Schedule: Not Available

Position Overview

The Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit at University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center provides comprehensive care to adult, geriatric, and select adolescent patients. The unit manages a wide range of medical and post-surgical patients, including complex orthopedic, neurological, and general surgical cases. Nurses are expected to have strong telemetry skills, solid clinical judgment, and the ability to manage a patient ratio of up to 1:5. The facility utilizes Epic for documentation and emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care.

Requirements

Licensure:

• Active MD RN License or Compact License – Required (Must be in hand at submission)

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years recent MS/Tele experience – Required

• Preference for travelers with experience at more than one healthcare facility

Patient Ratio Experience:

• Comfortable with 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio – Required

Travel Experience:

• Travel experience not required (First-time travelers accepted with strong skills)

Teaching Hospital Experience:

• Not required

Community Hospital Experience:

• Preferred

Local Radius Rule:

• Locals within 50 miles – Not Accepted

Certifications

• BLS (AHA) – Required

• ACLS (AHA) – Required

• NIHSS – Required

• CPI – Preferred

Charting System

• Epic – Preferred

Core Skills & Competencies

Medical-Surgical & Telemetry

• Cardiac telemetry monitoring

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

• Use of Rapid Response and Code Teams

• CVA and neurological patient care

• Pre/Post neurosurgical patient management

Lines, IVs & Access

• Starting and maintaining IVs

• Peripheral and central line care

• PICC line management

• Port access and management

• Blood product administration

• Phlebotomy

Respiratory Care

• Oxygen administration (NC, tanks)

• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)

• Non-invasive airway management

• CPAP / BiPAP

• ABG interpretation (Preferred)

Medications & Therapies

• Heparin protocols

• PCA management

• Cardiac drips (no titration)

• IV medication administration

Renal & GU

• Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)

• Pre/Post hemodialysis care

• Acute and chronic renal failure management

Orthopedic & Surgical Care

• Orthopedic trauma

• Total joint replacements

• Peripheral nerve block catheters

• Surgical drain management

• Wound care and wound vacs

Facility & Unit Details

Unit: Medical Surgical / Telemetry – 6th Floor
Number of Beds: 41
Daily Census: –
Patient Age Groups: Adolescents (Tanner score >4 by arrangement), Adults, Geriatrics

Patient Ratios:

• Days: 1:5

• Nights: 1:5

• Weekends: 1:5

Vaccine Policy

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required

• Flu Vaccine: Required – No Exemptions