RN - Stroke/ Telemetry - Full Time - Dayshift

About the Role

Join our team on 5 South, a 28-bed General Medical, Telemetry, and Stroke unit that provides specialized care for a variety of patients. Nurses on 5 South play an essential role in delivering high-quality care, handling everything from stroke management to medication administration, blood transfusions, and more. This is a fast-paced, patient-centered environment where you'll work collaboratively with nursing assistants and physicians.

Shift: 72 hours biweekly (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM). Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus available.

Why 5 South?

• Diverse Care: Treat patients with a wide range of needs, including stroke care, telemetry, and general medical treatment.
• Expertise: Our hospital has been certified since 2007 as a Primary Stroke Center by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services. Nurses specialize in medication administration (including PCA/PCEA), intravenous therapy, oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, wound care, and the use and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Collaboration: Work as a unified team with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible.
• Integrity: Commitment to the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality, and honesty while maintaining a "happy to help" mentality in every interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in a general medical, telemetry, and stroke unit.
• Manage stroke care, medication administration, blood transfusions, and other specialized treatments.
• Collaborate with nursing assistants, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of specialized medical equipment.
• Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and a patient-centered approach.

Requirements

• Education: ASN required; BSN preferred. Previously grandfathered active RNs who graduated from an accredited nursing school as a Diploma RN will continue to have the ASN requirement waived.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if a resident of a state that participates in the Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds a Registered Nurse License from that state designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" (primary source verification required; additional documentation may be required by the Maryland Board of Nursing).
  • RN License from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement; nurse must obtain a Maryland license.
  • Specialty certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program™ preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • High level of organization and communication skills.

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.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement: Support for 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: Additional pay for team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts.