Med Surg Ortho RN
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Orthopedics in Baltimore, MD

Join a rewarding 13-week travel nursing assignment as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse caring for adult orthopedic patients in Baltimore, Maryland. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN with orthopedic nursing expertise who enjoys caring for patients recovering from joint replacements, spinal procedures, orthopedic trauma, hand trauma, and fractures while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Baltimore offers a vibrant urban setting with waterfront attractions, historic neighborhoods, cultural experiences, and convenient access to the broader Mid-Atlantic region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Orthopedics
• Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680–$1,770
• Start Date: November 10, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Rotation: Every third weekend
• Floating: May float between orthopedic and medical-surgical units
• Patient Population: Adults
• Unit Profile: Approximately 42 beds with an average daily census of 30 patients

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Maryland or a valid compact RN license
• At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the past 7 years
• Previous orthopedic nursing experience required
• At least one completed travel nursing assignment required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated experience with orthopedic trauma, total joint replacement, peripheral nerve block catheters, and surgical drains
• Ability to provide two supervisory references, including one from the most recent assignment
• Flu vaccination is required
• Ability to complete required onboarding, laboratory, screening, and unit education requirements within designated timelines

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care to adult patients recovering from joint replacements, spinal surgery, fractures, and orthopedic trauma
• Assess patients, develop and update individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate treatment outcomes
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care for orthopedic and surgical patients
• Monitor and care for patients with peripheral nerve block catheters, surgical drains, PCA therapy, PICC lines, chest tubes, and wound care needs
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate clinical concerns to the appropriate care team members
• Support mobility, pain management, fall prevention, skin integrity, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, IV teams, social services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to designated medical-surgical or orthopedic areas as needed while maintaining high standards of patient-centered care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care coordination in the electronic medical record

Why Choose This Baltimore Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Make a meaningful impact caring for a diverse adult orthopedic patient population
• Build on your expertise in postoperative, trauma, and medical-surgical nursing
• Enjoy a consistent day-shift schedule in a collaborative clinical environment
• Experience all that Baltimore has to offer, from its waterfront and historic districts to its rich dining, arts, and entertainment scene

Apply now to advance your travel nursing career as a Medical-Surgical Orthopedic RN 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.