Orthopedic & Surgical Joint Registered Nurse (RN)

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 121,460,000 - 164,474,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Shift Differential

Benefits Package

Job summary

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center is hiring a Full-Time Night Shift Registered Nurse (RN) to join our 2 East Surgical Joint Unit team. This role is ideal for an RN who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

As a Surgical Joint RN, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, including total joint replacements, coordinating with an

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Maryland or eligible via Compact state.
• (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year RN bedside experience.
• Minimum 2 years acute care RN experience in Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic/Surgical units.
• Experience with post-operative orthopedic and joint replacement patients preferred.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Maintain competencies for patient care and pursue professional development.
• Provide nursing care to post-operative orthopedic/surgical patients including total joint replacements.
• Perform ongoing assessments, develop plans of care, and evaluate outcomes.
• Administer medications and therapies per orders and nursing standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, rehab, case management, and interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on recovery, pain management, mobility, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork; document care in EMR systems.
• Participate in team-building and promote a patient-centered environment.
• Provide age-appropriate care across adult population.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Age-appropriate care

Education

Maryland RN licensure or eligible (Compact)

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Requirements

The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center is hiring a Full-Time Night Shift Registered Nurse (RN) to join our exceptional 2 East Surgical Joint Unit team. This role is ideal for an RN who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As a Surgical Joint RN, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from orthopedic, joint replacement, and other surgical procedures. Working alongside an interdisciplinary care team, you will assess, plan, coordinate, and deliver safe, evidence-based care while supporting patients and families through education, recovery, and discharge planning. Join a collaborative Surgical Joint team committed to clinical excellence, exceptional patient outcomes, teamwork, and professional growth within a leading acute care hospital environment.

SCHEDULE

3 x 12-Hour Shifts | 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. | Every Other Weekend & Rotating Holidays

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for maintaining competencies required for the patient care setting while advancing professional development.
• Provides comprehensive nursing care to post-operative orthopedic and surgical patients, including total joint replacement patients.
• Performs ongoing patient assessments, develops individualized plans of care, and evaluates patient outcomes.
• Administers medications, treatments, and therapies safely in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
• Collaborates with physicians, rehabilitation services, case management, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Educates patients and families regarding surgical recovery, pain management, mobility, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
• Utilizes electronic medical record systems to accurately document patient care.
• Participates in team-building efforts and promotes a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care across the adult patient population.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSURE & EXPERIENCE

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of RN bedside experience, required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent acute care Registered Nurse experience within a Medical Surgical, Orthopedic, or Surgical unit, required.
• Experience caring for post-operative orthopedic and joint replacement patients preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills required.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: $42.35 - $57.40 per hour.

• Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available.
• Shift, Weekend, and Holiday Differential Pay Where Applicable.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full Time, Part Time, and PRN Team Members.
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within a high-performing Surgical Joint and Medical Surgical Nursing team committed to quality, safety, and excellence in patient care.