Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic & Joint Replacement | Easton, MD

Seeking a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse for a 16-week orthopedic and joint replacement travel nursing assignment in Easton, Maryland. Join a collaborative healthcare team caring for adult and geriatric patients through the complete surgical recovery process while working consistent day shifts in a supportive interdisciplinary environment. This Maryland travel nurse job offers professional growth and small-town coastal living near the Chesapeake Bay.

Travel Nursing Job Highlights

• 16-week travel Registered Nurse assignment
• One opening available
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,870-$1,970
• On-site medical-surgical nursing role in Easton, Maryland
• First-time travelers are welcome with strong Med/Surg and orthopedic or joint replacement experience

Med/Surg RN Job Details

• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 22, 2027
• Schedule: 3×12-hour or 4×12-hour day shifts accepted
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed/anticipated; 48-hour schedules may be accepted
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience preferred

Orthopedic Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Maryland or Compact Registered Nurse license at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of Registered Nursing experience, including strong medical-surgical experience
• Orthopedic, orthopedic trauma, total joint replacement, or joint replacement nursing experience strongly preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; American Heart Association certification preferred
• ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications preferred and may be required for compliance
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients in a hospital or community healthcare setting preferred
• Ability to float within scope of practice to lower-acuity units and affiliated facilities as needed
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Medical-Surgical Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients recovering from orthopedic procedures and joint replacement surgery
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate clinical progress
• Administer medications, blood products, insulin, heparin, and other therapies safely and accurately
• Manage peripheral and central access, PICC lines, IV therapy, surgical drains, chest tubes, wound vacs, tracheostomies, and urinary care as indicated
• Support patients requiring oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, BiPAP/CPAP, and suctioning
• Provide preoperative and postoperative nursing care, including pain management, mobility support, wound care, and patient education
• Recognize changes in patient condition and appropriately use rapid response and code team resources
• Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, interpretation services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float within specialty and scope of practice as needed, including to affiliated facilities
• Maintain accurate documentation and promote safe, compassionate, evidence-based patient care

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse travel assignment in Easton, Maryland, and join an experienced orthopedic and joint replacement healthcare team.

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.