MD · Easton · Updated October 15, 2026

Med-surg nurse jobs in 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.

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Registered Nurse pay in Easton, MD

Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 48,980 registered nurses employed in Maryland.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.28$75,46019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.17$81,47013% below U.S. median
Median$46.55$96,8303% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.40$104,83012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$58.24$121,14029% 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.

Estimate your Easton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,676
  • Per year: $83,790
  • Per month: $6,982

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Maryland. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Easton

ItemFederal 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).

Hospitals in Easton

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.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
University Of Md Shore Medical Center At Easton
Easton, MD
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Wilmington, DE72 mi$47.70/hr73,176

Med-surg nurse jobs in Maryland · Med-surg nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Maryland

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.

Maryland state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Easton

Easton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do med-surg nurses make in Easton, MD?

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).

Who is hiring med-surg nurses in Easton?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Easton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Easton.

Do I need a Maryland license to work in Easton as a med-surg nurse?

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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Easton?

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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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • BrightSpring Health ServicesHAGERSTOWN, MD · 4 postings$59.00/ hr$38–$65
  • Trinity HealthSilver Spring, MD · 11 postings$56.50/ hr$37–$76
  • ChristianaCareElkton, MD · 11 postings$54.74/ hr$33–$67
  • HH MedStar Health, Inc.Clinton, MD · 2 wage offers$51.28/ hr$48–$55

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$37Median$46.70High$57

172 RN postings with published pay in Maryland, 158 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 172 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse (RN), Administrative Coordinator PRNPer diem
    $47.00–$70.54/ hour
    University of Maryland Medical System · Bel Air, MD · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse - PACT - Outpatient Staff Registered NursePer diem
    $78k–$154k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Baltimore, MD · posted today

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