Med Surg/Telemetry RN - Orthopedics
Bel Air, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse – MS/Tele RN - Orthopedics Unit

Job Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: January 26, 2026
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays as scheduled
• Floating: Required within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed
• On-Call: Not required
• Unit Size: 26 beds (20 rooms)
• Patient Population:

  • Orthopedics: joint replacements, fracture repairs
  • Spine: ACDF, fusions, decompressions
  • Med/Surg: various diagnoses
• Special Equipment: PCA pumps, Bucks traction, overbed trapeze, SCD sleeves/pumps, foot pumps, Hoyer lift, incentive spirometer, Sara Stedy (sit to stand), walkers
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years (including ortho/spine experience)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted with strong experience

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Maryland RN State License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (updated annually)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, required for Tele units
• Other certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM) – refer to unit/job description

Competency Requirements

• MS/Tele competency exam required for Orthopedics unit
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Age-specific competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color blind testing required

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (including Latex screening)
• Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-45 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for certain units)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination proof)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted; series not accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccine not required but documentation collected for tracking

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Education verification for highest level of education
• Employment history verification for previous 5 years (attestation accepted)
• Two professional references required (one must be a supervisor/manager or charge RN)
• I9 or attestation required prior to start
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Compliance with Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Confidentiality agreement and unit-specific job description must be signed prior to start
• Photo for badge (passport style with solid white/beige background)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and training materials, including Epic Portfolio Training Test Out if eligible
• Review and sign facility policies including appearance standards, fingernail hygiene, standards of business conduct, and OSHA questionnaire
• Completion of agency-specific checklists and attestations

Additional Notes

• Floating within specialty and to lower acuity units is required
• Holidays and every other weekend shifts are mandatory
• Prior travel experience is not required, making this suitable for first-time travel nurses with strong ortho/spine experience

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized orthopedic and spine unit with a supportive team and a well-equipped facility.