Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Oakland, MD

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Oakland, MD
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Oakland, MD | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Onsite | Every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights) | Holidays rotate with regular staff

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Med/Surg unit (currently operating at 20 beds) with a nurse-to-patient ratio of no more than 5:1
• Care for a diverse patient population including chest pain, CHF, pneumonia, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, orthopedic, detox, and post-operative patients, including pediatric patients
• Document telemetry strip readings faxed from the ICU monitor technicians
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy for management of CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen patients
• Float to assist other units as a tasker or extra set of hands as needed
• Complete documentation using EPIC EMR

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• BLS certification (required)
• NIHSS certification (required for all RNs)
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Strong Med/Surg background due to the variety of patient diagnoses managed on this unit

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification (recommended but not required)
• PALS certification (recommended but not required)
• Experience with CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen patients
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-acuity Med/Surg environment with a broad patient census

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit structure with a House Supervisor managing assignments, nurse aides (3 per shift), and respiratory therapy available around the clock
• Scheduling flexibility may be available — management is open to working with block scheduling preferences where possible