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Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho/Neuro/Trauma
Full Time Nightshift, 630pm - 7am
Our team on 3 East is now hiring for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and are eager to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients! Whether you're a seasoned nurse or new to the specialty, you'll find ample opportunities for professional growth and development!
3 East is a dynamic 28-bed medical and surgical unit committed to providing exceptional care to trauma, neurosurgical, and orthopedic patients. Our team offers comprehensive care for patients recovering from complex surgeries, traumatic injuries, and neurosurgical procedures. This includes a range of orthopedic surgeries, spinal surgeries, and post-acute trauma rehabilitation.
About Our Team
Teamwork: We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative environment. Our nurses are not only skilled clinicians but also compassionate caregivers, working together to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
Quality: We are committed to providing the highest level of patient care, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty, accountability, and ethics in everything we do.
Expertise: Our team of nurses are skilled in monitoring and managing complex orthopedic, neuro, and trauma patients. Nurses are trained in utilizing specialized equipment for cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy, administering medications, PCA/ PCEA therapies and blood transfusions, performing wound care and dressing changes, drain care, orthopedic traction and braces, and chest tube management.
Requirements:
Education - ASN required. BSN Preferred. Previously grandfathered active RN’s who graduated from an accredited nursing school as a Diploma RN will continue to have ASN requirement waived.
Experience - Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required.
Licensure/Certification - Specialty certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program™ preferred. Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse License from that state that is designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing. RN License from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license. Specialty certification preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Must possess a high level of organization and communication skills.
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.
