Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – 14-Week Contract in Baltimore, Maryland

Bring your neuro, medical-surgical, and telemetry nursing expertise to a 14-week travel nurse assignment in Baltimore, Maryland. Care for adult and geriatric patients on a 36-bed Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit supporting a broad range of neurological and medical-surgical diagnoses. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers a consistent night schedule, a 1:5 patient ratio, and the chance to join a dynamic healthcare team in a city known for its waterfront attractions, historic neighborhoods, cultural experiences, and vibrant healthcare community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850–$1,950
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21215
• Assignment Type: 14-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Clinical Setting: 36-bed Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit with continuous bedside EEG monitoring and telemetry
• Weekend and Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Floating: May float within scope to Med-Surg and Med-Surg/Telemetry units
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Navy blue

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse experience
• Recent experience with neurology, acute stroke/CVA care, and pre- and post-neurosurgical patients
• Experience caring for patients with spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries
• Experience with feeding tubes, pre- and post-hemodialysis care, renal failure, surgical drains, wound care or wound VACs, oxygen administration, and isolation/PPE precautions
• Current Maryland or Compact Registered Nurse license at the time of submission
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Maryland-approved trauma education, including the required 16-hour trauma certification by the applicable deadline
• Completion of the required Basic EKG assessment before orientation
• Completion of annual stroke and trauma-related continuing education requirements
• Strong telemetry nursing skills, including rhythm interpretation, dysrhythmia management, and remote or bedside monitoring
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Preferred: TCRN certification, Level I or II trauma experience, teaching hospital experience, prior charge nurse experience, and Cerner experience

Med-Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with neurological, medical-surgical, and telemetry needs
• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and monitor patients with CVA, ischemic stroke, epilepsy, seizures, radiculopathy, cervical stenosis, rhabdomyolysis, and alcohol withdrawal
• Care for patients before and after laminectomy, ACDF, craniotomy, and other neurosurgical procedures
• Monitor telemetry and recognize and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and clinical deterioration
• Manage continuous bedside EEG monitoring and perform bladder scans as indicated
• Provide nursing care involving IVs, PICC lines, central lines, ports, blood products, feeding tubes, chest tubes, surgical drains, wound VACs, oxygen equipment, and PCA therapy
• Support pre- and post-hemodialysis care for patients with renal failure
• Follow medication, heparin, isolation, and PPE protocols within scope of practice
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy services, respiratory care, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to comparable units when needed while maintaining safe, evidence-based care within scope

Apply now for this Med-Surg Telemetry RN travel contract and bring your nursing expertise to 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.