RN - Women and Pediatrics - Full Time - Dayshift

Meritus Health External•Hagerstown, MD

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on 2 East, a fast-paced, 26-bed Medical/Surgical, Women and Pediatrics unit providing comprehensive, high-quality, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population. Adult care includes patients with respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine conditions, as well as patients receiving pre- and post-operative care. The unit has telemetry capability and is recognized as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery. Eight beds are dedicated to pediatric care, including specialized medical, surgical, and trauma services for children and adolescents. The role offers the opportunity to work across adult med/surg, pediatric, bariatric, and telemetry care in a collaborative team focused on quality, safety, and patient-centered outcomes. Nurses participate in shared governance and unit-based decision-making, with encouragement and support for specialty certification. The schedule is full-time, 72 hours biweekly, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
At least one year of experience in a hospital setting required.
Current Registered Nurse license in Maryland, or a qualifying compact-state RN license with a Compact or Multi-State Privilege designation; additional documentation required by the Maryland Board of Nursing must be provided as applicable.
Ability to apply professional nursing practice standards with compassion and empathy.
Basic computer skills required.
Strong organization and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Specialty certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program preferred.
Specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult medical/surgical patients and pediatric patients.
Care for adult patients with respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine conditions.
Provide pre-operative and post-operative care to surgical patients.
Provide specialized medical, surgical, and trauma care to children and adolescents.
Apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy.
Participate in shared governance and unit-based decision-making.

Benefits

Health insurance, available starting the first of the month following the date of hire.
Dental insurance, available starting the first of the month following the date of hire.
Vision insurance, available starting the first of the month following the date of hire.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid Time Off accruing from day one.
401(k) plan.
Education assistance program.
Employee assistance program.
Eligible evening, night, or weekend shifts may receive a shift differential.
Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.