Travel Med Surg RN - $1,891 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Baltimore, Maryland

Travel RN opportunity in Baltimore, Maryland: Join an experienced medical-surgical nursing team for a 13-week assignment caring for adult and geriatric patients with diverse medical and surgical needs. This on-site medical-surgical nursing job offers the opportunity to support patients with complex cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary, infectious, diabetic, and wound-related diagnoses. Nurses will also contribute to a specialized wound salvage program focused on preserving patients’ extremities through coordinated surgical and medical treatment.

Baltimore is a vibrant Mid-Atlantic city known for its historic neighborhoods, waterfront attractions, diverse dining, arts, and easy access to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and surrounding outdoor destinations. This Baltimore travel nursing assignment is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Medical-Surgical RN seeking a rewarding healthcare contract in Maryland.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21239
• Healthcare Setting: On-site medical-surgical unit
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680–$1,770
• Start Date: October 27, 2026
• End Date: January 26, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Average Unit Census: Approximately 30 patients
• Float Requirement: Float within the nurse’s skill set as needed

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland or a valid compact-state license
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIHSS certification or experience preferred
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical-surgical diagnoses
• Proficiency with medication administration, IV therapy, blood products, central and PICC line care, chest tubes, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway support
• Experience with wound care, wound vacs, surgical drains, and patients with peripheral vascular disease preferred
• Experience with Cerner electronic health records preferred
• Ability to work every third weekend and float within the assigned skill set
• Ability to comply with the facility’s required influenza vaccination policy

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients
• Complete assessments, develop and update individualized plans of care, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, antibiotics, pain management, and other prescribed treatments
• Care for patients with diabetes, heart disease, renal disease, COPD, asthma, pneumonia, infections, bowel obstruction, dementia, cellulitis, and other complex conditions
• Support the wound salvage program, including care related to serial procedures, wound cultures, wound vacs, antibiotics, and post-procedure recovery
• Manage chest tubes, PICC lines, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, surgical drains, PCA pumps, and other specialized equipment
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with rapid response teams and the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, wound care, and discharge needs
• Accurately document care and clinical findings in the electronic medical record
• Float to other areas within the nurse’s competency and support unit operations as needed

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse travel contract 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #526144. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

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