RN - Ortho | Spine | Total Joint Center | Full Time | Dayshift

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Sign-on bonus

Education assistance

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Health in Hagerstown, MD is seeking an experienced RN for the Ortho | Spine | Total Joint Center. This full-time, dayshift role requires ASN with BSN preferred and at least 1 year of hospital nursing experience. Expect direct patient care including meds, IVs, pain control, and post-surgical recovery.

You will work on a collaborative team in a high-quality orthopedic specialty unit, with opportunities for professional growth and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• ASN required. BSN preferred.
• Minimum of one year of hospital nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications, IV therapy, and blood product infusions.
• Manage pain using IV, oral, and PCA.
• Provide oxygen therapy, wound care, and surgical incision management.
• Set up and monitor traction and maintain orthopedic equipment.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, therapists and families to create care plans.
• Educate patients to promote recovery and long-term health.

Skills

IV therapy

Pain management

Wound care

Patient education

Nursing assessment

Communication skills

Education

ASN

BSN

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

RN - Ortho | Spine | Total Joint Center | Full Time | Dayshift

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: RNORT015228

• Posted : August 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $35.50 USD to $58 USD

Locations

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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 | Spine | Total Joint Center | Full Time | Dayshift
72 hrs. Biweekly, 630am - 7pm
Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus!!

3 West is a specialized inpatient unit providing comprehensive care for patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics. Our patients often require spinal surgery, orthopedic surgery, care for traumatic orthopedic injuries, or elective total joint replacements. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of each patient.

As a Registered Nurse on 3 West, you will play a vital role in the recovery journey of patients undergoing orthopedic and post-surgical care. Using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, you will provide safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care while upholding our nursing department standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering medications, IV therapy, and blood product infusions.
• Managing pain utilizing IV, oral, and patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
• Providing oxygen therapy, wound care, and surgical incision management.
• Setting up and monitoring traction and maintaining specialized orthopedic equipment.
• Collaborating with physicians, surgeons, therapists, and families to create individualized care plans.
• Supporting patient education to promote recovery, mobility, and long-term health outcomes.

Why Join 3 West at Meritus Health?

• Work with a highly skilled, collaborative, and supportive care team.
• Gain hands-on experience in advanced orthopedic and surgical care.
• Opportunities for professional growth, certifications, and advancement.
• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ recovery and quality of life.

Minimum Qualifications:

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. See attached addendum for unit specific requirements and professional ladder application ladder application information.

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

Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

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.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support

Preferred

Advanced Cardiac Life Sup

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