RN - Ortho | Neuro | Trauma - Full Time - Nightshift

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Life & Disability coverage

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FSA/HSA

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a RN for Ortho, Neuro and Traumatic patients on the night shift. The role requires ASN and offers a sign-on bonus up to $30,000.

This on-site, full-time position supports a 28-bed unit with strong teamwork and opportunities for professional growth. Experience in magnet-recognized facilities is valued.

Qualifications

• ASN required.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on 3 East, a fast-paced unit.
• Monitor trauma, neuro and orthopedic patients post-surgery.
• Administer medications and manage drains, PCA/PCEA therapies, and blood products.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

PCA/PCEA therapy

Wound care

Chest tube management

Orthopedic care

Neuro/Trauma care

Medication administration

Education

ASN

BSN

Job description

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: RNORT015261

• Posted : September 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $35.50 USD to $58 USD

Locations

Showing 1 location

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $35.50 USD to $58 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health's compensation practices.

Description

RN - Ortho | Neuro | Trauma - Full Time - Nightshift
72 hrs. Biweekly, 630pm - 7am
Up to $30,000 Sign on Bonus!

Our team on 3 East is now hiring for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and are eager to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients! Whether you're a seasoned nurse or new to the specialty, you'll find ample opportunities for professional growth and development!

3 East is a dynamic 28-bed medical and surgical unit committed to providing exceptional care to trauma, neurosurgical, and orthopedic patients. Our team offers comprehensive care for patients recovering from complex surgeries, traumatic injuries, and neurosurgical procedures. This includes a range of orthopedic surgeries, spinal surgeries, and post-acute trauma rehabilitation.

About Our Team

Teamwork: We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative environment. Our nurses are not only skilled clinicians but also compassionate caregivers, working together to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

Quality: We are committed to providing the highest level of patient care, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty, accountability, and ethics in everything we do.

Expertise: Our team of nurses are skilled in monitoring and managing complex orthopedic, neuro, and trauma patients. Nurses are trained in utilizing specialized equipment for cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy, administering medications, PCA/ PCEA therapies and blood transfusions, performing wound care and dressing changes, drain care, orthopedic traction and braces, and chest tube management.

Requirements:

Education - ASN required. BSN Preferred.

Experience - Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required.

Licensure/Certification - Specialty certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program™ preferred. Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse License from that state that is designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing. RN License from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license. Specialty certification preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Must possess a high level of organization and communication skills.

Caring for Our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
  Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay
  Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support

Preferred

Advanced Cardiac Life Sup

Equal Opportunity Employer
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