Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Oakland, MD

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Oakland, MD | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Day Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holiday Rotation with Regular Staff

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Med/Surg unit managing a diverse patient population including chest pain, CHF, pneumonia, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, orthopedic, detox, post-operative, and pediatric patients
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of no more than 5 patients per nurse
• Document telemetry strip readings faxed from the ICU monitor technicians
• Collaborate with Respiratory Therapy for management of CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen equipment
• Float to other units as needed to assist as a tasker or additional set of hands
• Complete unit-specific orientation including MedTech, pharmacy, and lab training (3–5 days on-unit)

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification (required)
• NIHSS certification (required for all RNs)
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Strong Med/Surg background with experience managing a high variety of patient diagnoses

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification (recommended but not required)
• PALS certification (recommended but not required)
• Experience with pediatric patient populations
• Familiarity with block scheduling preferences in a travel nursing context

Why Join Us

• Work in a collaborative environment with a supportive House Supervisor who manages assignments and is open to accommodating scheduling preferences for travelers
• Gain broad clinical exposure across a wide variety of Med/Surg diagnoses and patient populations with no drip titration requirements