RN - Renal | Oncology | As Needed | Nightshift

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

18d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on 5 East, a 28-bed unit specializing in Renal, Oncology, and Palliative Care. The team provides clinical support, administers medications, monitors patient progress, and advocates for patients’ needs and concerns. Nurses collaborate with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals while providing compassionate, respectful care and maintaining ethical standards, confidentiality, and honesty.

The role is as needed, with a night shift from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and five shifts in a six-week pay period. The unit’s clinical skills include cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, pain control including PCA/PCEA, chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, peritoneal dialysis, wound care, and palliative care.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting required.
• Active RN license to practice in the state of Maryland required.
• Ability to apply professional nursing practice standards with compassion and empathy.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong organization and communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and administer medications.
• Monitor patient progress and advocate for patients’ needs and concerns.
• Deliver compassionate, respectful care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain ethical standards, confidentiality, and honesty.
• Apply nursing skills including cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, pain control including PCA/PCEA, chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, peritoneal dialysis, wound care, and palliative care.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree