Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Oakland, Maryland

Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in Oakland, MD, providing expert acute-care to a diverse patient population. Bring your strong Med/Surg nursing experience to a 32-bed unit serving adults recovering from surgery, patients with cardiac and respiratory conditions, orthopedic patients, pediatric patients, and individuals receiving detox services. Oakland is located in scenic Garrett County, surrounded by Appalachian mountain landscapes, outdoor recreation, and the natural beauty of western Maryland.

Travel RN Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,930–$2,030
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: Approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.; every other weekend required, with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night weekend rotations
• Unit: Acute-care medical-surgical unit with 32 beds and a current census of approximately 20 patients
• Patient Ratio: No more than 5 patients per nurse
• Charting: Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
• Call: No call or standby requirement
• Orientation: Approximately 3–5 days of unit training, including facility education and department-specific training

Med/Surg RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Maryland
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience; strong Med/Surg experience is required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Recent Epic experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications recommended but not required
• Ability to float to other units as a tasker or additional nursing resource when needed
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and rotating holidays

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to a varied acute-care medical-surgical patient population
• Care for patients with conditions including cerebral palsy, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, orthopedic diagnoses, detox needs, and postoperative recovery
• Care for pediatric patients as assigned while supporting a broad Med/Surg case mix
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, care planning, clinical documentation, and patient education in Epic
• Monitor patients using ICU-supported monitoring equipment and document rhythm information according to unit procedures
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy in the care of patients requiring CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen
• Respond effectively to changing patient conditions and escalate concerns to the appropriate clinical team
• Work collaboratively with nursing assistants, the house supervisor, providers, pharmacy, laboratory, and other members of the healthcare team
• Float to other departments when needed to provide additional clinical support and maintain quality patient care

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel contract in Oakland, Maryland, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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.