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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental, vision

401k plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Ortho/Spine: Total Joint Center. Full-time, dayshift, biweekly 72 hours, with up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Provides specialized post-surgical orthopedic care in 3 West, using patient-centered approaches and evidence-based nursing processes.

Minimum ASN required; BSN preferred. Requires Maryland RN license; compact-state license with Maryland verification may apply.

Qualifications

• ASN required.
• BSN preferred.
• Maryland RN license in good standing or Compact State license with Maryland eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Administering medications, IV therapy, and blood product infusions.
• Managing pain using IV, oral, and PCA as appropriate.
• Providing oxygen therapy, wound care, and incision management.
• Setting up and monitoring traction and orthopedic equipment.
• Collaborating with physicians, surgeons, therapists, and families to create individualized care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Admin

IV Therapy

Vital Signs

Education

ASN required

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR Systems

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 healing, 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.

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts

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

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