Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Oakland, MD

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. Why Join Us Structured onboarding includes unit orientation, department tours, and dedicated training with pharmacy, lab, and medication technology teams over 3–5 days.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Oakland, MD | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Full-Time | Onsite | Every other weekend required; night shift weekends are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday | Holidays rotate with regular staff | Additional shifts may be available

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 a nurse-to-patient ratio of no more than 5 patients per nurse
• Document telemetry strip readings faxed from the ICU monitoring team
• Manage patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen in coordination with Respiratory Therapy
• Float to other units as needed to assist as a tasker or additional support
• Accurately document in EPIC EMR system

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• BLS certification (required)
• NIHSS certification (required for all RNs)
• Must have prior travel nursing experience
• Must have EPIC EMR experience
• Strong Med/Surg background required due to variety of patient diagnoses

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification (recommended but not required)
• PALS certification (recommended but not required)
• Experience with CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen equipment
• Comfort working in a setting that serves both adult and pediatric Med/Surg populations

Why Join Us

• Structured onboarding includes unit orientation, department tours, and dedicated training with pharmacy, lab, and medication technology teams over 3–5 days
• Manager is open to working with travelers on block scheduling preferences where possible