Registered Nurse - Ortho/Med-Surg/Telemetry
Towson, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Ortho/MS/Tele

Location: Towson, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks
Start Date: May 4, 2026
Shift: Days, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), every other weekend required, holidays as scheduled
Patient Population: Adult/Geriatric; Adolescents (Tanner score > 4 with prearrangement)
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on an orthopedic, medical-surgical, and telemetry unit.
• Surgeries include complex total joints, cervical and lumbar spine fusions, foot and ankle, head and neck, colorectal, hepatobiliary, urology, and gynecological surgeries.
• Telemetry monitoring and EKG rhythm basics knowledge required.
• Equipment used includes IV, PCA, PCEA, capnography, wound vac.
• Communication tools include bedside shift report, whiteboards, secure text messaging.
• Floating within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed.
• Block scheduling not accommodated; special scheduling requests must be submitted at application.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of orthopedics experience within the last year
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Minimum 1 year healthcare provider experience (required for first-time travelers)

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines.
• Required immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (if applicable).
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on facility) within 30 days prior to start.
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required for the 2025-26 season.
• Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year prior to start.
• Two supervisory references within 1 year.
• Employment history verification for 5-7 years.
• Background checks including criminal history, education verification, and state-specific exclusions.
• Facility-specific documents such as confidentiality agreement, badge photo, and IT confidentiality agreement must be completed prior to start.

Work Environment & Scheduling

• 3 twelve-hour day shifts per week.
• Every other weekend and holidays as scheduled.
• Floating within specialty and to lower acuity units required.
• No pre-scheduled on-call shifts.

Patient Care Focus

• Care for adult and geriatric patients primarily, with some adolescent patients by arrangement.
• Monitor telemetry and cardiac rhythms.
• Support post-operative care for a variety of complex surgeries.

This position is ideal for a registered nurse with orthopedic and general surgery experience seeking a travel contract opportunity with a defined 10-week assignment and day shift schedule.