Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN - $1,997 per week
Leonardtown, MD, 20650, USA
- $12 p/hour
- Healthcare
- travel nurse
- telemetry RN
- medical surgical nurse
This travel nursing position requires a registered nurse specialized in medical-surgical telemetry to work 12-hour night shifts in Leonardtown, MD for a 13-week contract. The role involves managing patients with complex conditions including post-operative care, cardiac monitoring, and wound care while working within a 5:1 patient ratio. Required qualifications include 2 years nursing experience, ACLS and BLS certification, and passing a telemetry EKG rhythm interpretation exam.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Leonardtown, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - Med Surg Tele
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 3x12 schedule with every other weekend coverage required
• Must maintain 5:1 patient ratio during days, nights, and weekends
• 2 years of nursing experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must successfully pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with minimum 80% overall score and 100% on lethal rhythms
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS
• Float required within skillset
• 24 hours of orientation provided
• Work with large orthopedic program including total joints, colorectal surgeries, vascular procedures, and bariatric surgery
• Care for patients with diabetes, congestive heart failure, infection, sepsis, COPD, general surgery cases, sickle cell crisis, GI bleed, and diverticulitis
• Work with specialized equipment including patient lifts, PCA pumps, chest tubes, telemetry monitoring, and capnography
• Required skills include telemetry monitoring, IV management, wound care, central line care, chest tube management, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Must be comfortable with blood product administration, heparin protocols, tracheostomy care, and surgical drain management
• Care for patients of all age groups though pediatric care not expected for travelers
• 34 rooms with 44 beds and daily census of 32 patients
• Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive medical surgical telemetry unit that specializes in post-operative care and complex medical conditions. The facility features a robust orthopedic program and handles a wide variety of surgical procedures including colorectal, vascular, and bariatric surgeries. The unit is equipped with modern telemetry monitoring systems and maintains strong interdisciplinary support services to ensure comprehensive patient care across multiple age groups and medical specialties.
Location:
Leonardtown, MD
Leonardtown offers a charming small-town atmosphere in Southern Maryland with easy access to the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River, providing excellent opportunities for water activities and outdoor recreation. The area combines historic charm with modern amenities while maintaining proximity to larger metropolitan areas like Washington, D.C., making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking a peaceful work environment with urban accessibility.
Adex Job ID #3128771. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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