Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics
Towson, MD
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Orthopedic RN opportunity in Towson, MD – 10-week contract, competitive weekly pay, adult & geriatric orthopedic care near Baltimore. Towson is known for its vibrant community, diverse dining options, and convenient access to Baltimore's cultural attractions. Enjoy local parks, shopping, and a welcoming atmosphere while working in a thriving healthcare hub.

Quick Details

• Job Title: Travel Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Towson, MD 21204 (Towson/Baltimore area)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,920 - $2,020
• Contract Length: 10 weeks
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Shift: 3x12 Hour Days (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: MS/Tele-Ortho Unit (6th Floor)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Holiday Coverage: As scheduled
• Floating: Required within specialty and lower acuity units as needed

Summary

Join a collaborative orthopedic nursing team in Towson, Maryland. This travel nurse job is ideal for Orthopedic RNs with acute care experience who want to grow clinical skills caring for adult and geriatric surgical patients in a modern facility close to Baltimore.

Required Qualifications (Orthopedic RN / Travel Nurse)

• Minimum 2 years recent general surgery/orthopedic RN experience (considering first-time travel RNs with ?1 year acute care and strong skills)
• Active Maryland RN license or Compact RN license accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA only)
• CPI certification preferred
• Experience with Epic (EMR) preferred
• Ability to float within hospital as needed
• Two satisfactory professional references from most recent employers (one supervisor/manager and one charge RN acceptable)
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Local candidates must reside at least 50 miles from facility

Key Responsibilities – Orthopedic & Acute Care Nursing

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients undergoing complex orthopedic, general surgery, and specialty procedures (total joints, spine fusions, foot/ankle, head/neck, colorectal, hepatobiliary, urology, GYN)
• Monitor and interpret EKGs and telemetry rhythms; recognize and manage dysrhythmias
• Perform IV therapy, PCA/PCEA management, capnography monitoring, wound vac care, and surgical drain management
• Administer blood products and manage central and peripheral lines following heparin and blood administration protocols
• Use bedside shift reports, HCAHPS-focused communication, unit white boards, and secure messaging for effective care coordination
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response
• Maintain infection control, isolation precautions, and safe patient handling
• Float to other units within scope of practice as needed

Experience Towson’s vibrant community while advancing your travel nurse career in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment. This orthopedic travel RN role is a strong fit for nurses seeking Maryland nursing jobs, travel nursing assignments, and opportunities to work in a high-quality acute care setting.

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your orthopedic nursing career in Towson, MD.

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