Maryland Department of Health

Hiring organization · Based in Maryland

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9
open roles, live count: $80k–$137k/yr
posted pay across 9 roles: 1.9
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On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Shifts hiring now: Weekends only 1

Benefits

Specific benefits should be confirmed directly with the employer.

Who they are

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is the state's principal health agency, responsible for protecting and promoting the health of Maryland's residents.

Hiring weekends only

More about Maryland Department of Health

Led by Secretary Meena Seshamani, MD, Ph.D. since April 2025, MDH oversees a broad network of public health programs, state hospitals, and health centers across Maryland. The department operates facilities such as Deer's Head Center in Wicomico County and Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Howard County, employing nurses in a variety of clinical and public health roles. Working as a nurse at MDH involves serving diverse populations through state-operated healthcare facilities, with positions ranging from medical clinic RNs to long-term care nursing staff. The department's infrastructure includes both state-run hospitals and community health initiatives, with county-level health departments operating under its umbrella. Nursing professionals at MDH work within a government framework that emphasizes public service, health equity, and evidence-based practice.

The Maryland Department of Health and its affiliated county health departments emphasize integrity, evidence-based decision-making, collaboration, health equity, and transparency as foundational values. Strategic priorities include modernizing technology to improve efficiency and resilience, enhancing internal and external communications to build public trust, and eliminating barriers to service accessibility for greater community reach and impact. The department also promotes Recovery Friendly Workplace initiatives, recognizing the importance of supporting employees affected by substance use disorders.

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Culture and working life

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What to consider

Indeed reports an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars for Registered Nurses at the Maryland Department of Health, based on 152 reviews. Detailed sub-ratings from RN reviewers include: work-life balance at 3.6/5, pay and benefits at 3.3/5, job security and advancement at 3.2/5, management at 3.1/5, and culture at 3.2/5. Reviewers highlighted positives such as the ability to meet personal goals, a clear sense of purpose, and opportunities to learn new things. Glassdoor lists 203 total reviews for the department across all roles. The lowest-rated category among RNs is management at 3.1 out of 5, suggesting room for improvement in leadership practices.

The good

Clear sense of public health mission and purpose
Opportunities to learn new things and develop professionally
Ability to meet personal career goals
Work-life balance rated above other categories at 3.6/5
State government employment with structured pay scales
Commitment to health equity and community impact

The hard parts

Management rated lowest among RNs at 3.1 out of 5
Pay and benefits rated below average at 3.3/5 compared to private sector nursing
Job security and advancement rated modestly at 3.2/5
Workplace culture rated 3.2/5, suggesting organizational culture challenges

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Quick facts

Roles last seen active: Aug 16, 2026
Website: health.maryland.gov ↗

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