Registered Nurse Ortho/Trauma

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# Registered Nurse Ortho/Trauma

- Location: Cumberland, MD (On-site)
- Employment type: Varies
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Western Maryland
- Pay: $36.50–$45.04 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-08T11:30:19.483Z

## Description

**Are you a Nurse or soon-to-be Nurse who loves a fast-paced, never-dull day? Whether you’re looking for full-time, or part-time, the 6 West Ortho/Trauma Unit at ST Health Western Maryland has the right fit for you! During the interview, you’ll learn about what schedules and shifts we offer as well as our top-notch career ladder! Our Recruitment team will also work with you to determine the best title and pay rate based on your experience.**

**Our 36-bed unit is designated for orthopedic, trauma, neurological, medical-surgical patients, and 10 private rooms are designated for total knee and hip replacement patients.**
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