Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Fast Facts

• All newly licensed Registered Nurses start at $34.75/hour with excellent benefits, shift differentials, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities
• Unlimited growth potential, including certification pay and a nursing ladder
• The program is designed to ease the transition of newly graduated nurses from the classroom to the clinical practice environment, promoting quality, safety, and reducing turnover rates for first-year nurses
• Financial Support Program for newly graduated nurses: Meritus is extending a helping hand to new graduate nurses burdened by student loans by offering eligible employees $455 per month for 33 payments, totaling over $15,000!

Requirements Prior to Interviewing

• 2 Letters of Recommendation, with at least one being from a clinical instructor.
• Letter of Intent

General Requirements

• Education - Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Licensure/Certification - Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland or by Compact/ Multistate License with approval to work in MD is required. BLS required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Must possess high level of organizational and communication skills.

Specialties Available

• Orthopedics
• Neurology
• Trauma
• Oncology
• Renal
• Stroke
• Women’s Services
• Pediatric Services
• Float Pool

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

Caring for Our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

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.