Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Glen Burnie, MD
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
3x12 hrs

Travel RN - Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: September 14, 2026
Shift: Nights, 3x12s (8:00 PM - 8:30 AM)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours/Week

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment at a highly respected acute care hospital in Maryland. This position offers the opportunity to care for a diverse adult and geriatric patient population on a mixed Med Surg/Telemetry unit while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have strong telemetry skills, excellent clinical judgment, and experience managing a variety of medical-surgical conditions in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Medical Surgical / Telemetry
• Beds: 24
• Average Daily Census: 18
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics

Common Diagnoses

• TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)
• COPD and other respiratory conditions
• Urology patients
• Gynecological patients
• Cellulitis and wound care
• Palliative care
• Infectious diseases
• Gastrointestinal conditions
• Early post-operative recovery patients
• Observation patients (greater than 24 hours)
• TR band monitoring following cardiac catheterization without intervention

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process
• Monitor telemetry and recognize/report cardiac rhythm changes
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Perform focused patient assessments and document findings
• Monitor vital signs and evaluate changes in patient condition
• Review and interpret diagnostic testing and laboratory results
• Communicate patient status changes promptly to providers
• Maintain accurate and timely medical record documentation
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and cardiac health
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Ensure compliance with patient safety and quality standards

Requirements

• Active Maryland RN License
• Current BLS Certification
• Minimum 1 year of Telemetry nursing experience preferred
• Strong Med Surg and telemetry monitoring experience
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to float within specialty and affiliated facilities as needed

Schedule & Expectations

• Night Shift: 8:00 PM - 8:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty and affiliated facilities
• On-call not required

Benefits of This Assignment

• 13-week travel contract
• Stable 36-hour workweek
• Collaborative and supportive clinical environment
• Diverse patient population with a variety of diagnoses and skill-building opportunities
• Gain experience in a dynamic Med Surg/Telemetry setting

Apply today to take your Med Surg/Telemetry expertise to one of Maryland's leading healthcare environments while enjoying a rewarding travel nursing experience.