Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Ortho; Nights
University of Maryland Medical System · Easton, MD
Pay for registered nurses in Maryland centers on $46.55 per hour, or about $96,830 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.17 and the upper quarter over $50.40. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Easton. That is 3% above the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Easton.
University of Maryland Medical System · Easton, MD
University of Maryland Medical System · Easton, MD
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University of Maryland Medical System · Easton, MD
University of Maryland Medical System · Easton, MD
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Get my free pay reportNationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 48,980 registered nurses employed in Maryland.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.28 | $75,460 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.17 | $81,470 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.55 | $96,830 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.40 | $104,830 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.24 | $121,140 | 29% above U.S. median |
BLS does not publish a separate figure for med-surg nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Maryland. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $155 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,645 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,385 |
Travel med-surg nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
CMS lists 1 hospital in Easton, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of med-surg nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Md Shore Medical Center At Easton Easton, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, DE | 72 mi | $47.70/hr | 73,176 |
Med-surg nurse jobs in Maryland · Med-surg nurse jobs nationwide
Maryland is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Maryland license by endorsement.
Maryland taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Easton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in Maryland have a median pay of $46.55 per hour, about $96,830 a year. The middle half earn between $39.17 and $50.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Easton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Easton.
Maryland is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Maryland license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
The federal per diem benchmark in Easton is $155 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,645 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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