Location: Hagerstown,MD, USA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg, Renal, Oncology, Palliative
Full and Part Time - Up to a $10,000 Sign On Bonus
5 East is seeking a compassionate and caring Registered Nurse (RN) to join our friendly, hardworking team!
About our unit:
5 East is 28 beds. We provide care to patients with multisystem surgical and medical problems requiring staff to be knowledgeable of respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, and endocrine system diseases including Palliative Care/End of Life, Urology, Oncology and Nephrology.
Nursing skills desired:
* Basic patient assessment
* Knowledge of IV/ports/central lines
* Knowledge of primary medications
* Primary knowledge of patient education
* Basic understanding of palliative care
Why be a Meritus Nurse:
* Nurse driven Shared Governance, bedside rounding, committee and process improvement teams
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Nurse Certification and Continuing Education Funds
* Self-scheduling - Enjoy what matters most to you
* Flexible Shift Options
* Professional Nursing Ladder- Grow your career where you want it go
* Up to $7.00 in shift differentials
Why Meritus?
* State of the art Emergency Department and Level III Trauma Center - we see close to 75,000 patients in our ED every year
* Meritus also has the county's only after-hours emergency psychiatric on-site crisis assessment team as part of the Emergency Department
* Our Critical Care Unit has been awarded the Silver Beacon of Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses
* Certified since 2007 as a Primary Stroke Center by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services
* We have a Level II Special Care Nursery and nearly 2,000 babies are born each year in our Family Birthing Center
* Silver Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for STEMI patients
* One of only 3,000 facilities in the world to have an age-friendly designation, Level III Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
* Meritus Medical Center has 2 types of surgical robots- the daVinci Xi and the ROSA. Our surgeons utilize these devices to assist surgery in 6 specialty areas.
Requirements
* ASN Required, BSN Preferred.
* Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse
* Current Maryland RN license or eligible for
* Current BLS
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Strength Through Diversity
Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.