RN - Women and Pediatrics - Full Time - Nightshift

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

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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. The unit cares for adults with medical conditions affecting the respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine systems, as well as patients receiving pre- and post-operative care. It 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 position is scheduled for 72 hours biweekly, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The successful candidate will provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care in a collaborative, high-acuity environment and can participate in shared governance and unit-based decision-making. The team supports professional growth and specialty certification. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 is offered. Shift differential may be available for employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Maryland, or a qualifying multistate/compact RN license and required documentation under Maryland Board of Nursing requirements. A compact-state license designated as Single State does not meet the requirement; the nurse must obtain a Maryland license.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to apply professional nursing practice standards with compassion and empathy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to adult medical/surgical patients with a range of respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine conditions.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care for surgical patients.
• Provide specialized care to pediatric patients receiving medical, surgical, and trauma services.
• Apply professional nursing practice standards with compassion and empathy.
• Participate in shared governance and unit-based decision-making.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and 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 the first day of employment.
• 401(k) plan.
• Education assistance program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Potential shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $30,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree