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Registered Nurse (RN) Critical Care Regional Float Pool

MedStar Health

Baltimore, Maryland

$50/hr

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Posted Aug 28, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 30, 2026

What this means for you

MedStar Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. Per-diem means you set the rhythm — pick up when it works, step back when it doesn't. Twelve-hour shifts compress the week — three days on, four days yours.

What the listing says

Shift
12-hour
Weekends, holidays, call
Weekends required
Patient load & staffing
Floating required Critical Care Regional Float Pool (Internal Resource Pool)
EHR & union
Union position
Facility
Magnet designated

About this role

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About this Job: *Eligible for RNs with at least 2 years of ICU RN experience* MedStar Health Nursing Benefits • Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources • Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health • Relocation assistance up to $5,000 • Free parking for associates • All five hospitals are Magnet-designated Critical Care Regional Float Pool (Internal Resource Pool) Float to ICU and IMC units at three of the following sites: • MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center • MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital • MedStar Harbor Hospital • MedStar Montgomery Medical Center • MedStar Union Memorial Hospital Pay Summary • $50/hour Base Pay • Hourly Scheduling incentive • Hourly Charge/Preceptor Pay PRN Requirements: • Four 12-hour shifts per 6-week schedule • Two of the 4 shifts are weekend or night shifts per 6-week schedule • 1 holiday a year • 1 hard-to-fill shift per year Qualifications • ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. • 2+ years of RN experience required; 2+ years of Critical Care RN experience strongly preferred. • Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross). ACLS and NIHSS strongly preferred. • The ideal candidate will have worked as a travel nurse or multiple healthcare organizations. This position has a hiring range of : USD $50.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.

Skills for this role

Critical careIntensive careFloat pool

Certifications

BLSACLSNIHSS

Requirements

  • RN
  • MD RN License
  • Compact State RN

Benefits

  • Referral program
  • Free parking
  • Relocation assistance

About the employer

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MedStar Health
Hospital

You’re weighing MedStar Health from Leonardtown, at the rural southern Maryland edge of a system that runs from Baltimore and DC outward—about 8,000 nurses across 10 hospitals, home health, and ambulatory sites. If you’re new, the Nurse Residency Program (October…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Nurse residency with clinical coach and dedicated educators
  • ADN-to-BSN tuition cost covered
  • Relocation bonus offered at hiring events

What reviewers flag

  • Work-life balance strained during peak workload and staffing crunches
  • Some nurses report poor orientation experiences
  • Senior management scores lag other Glassdoor categories
collaborativepatient-care missionmentorshipflexible schedulinglarge networkprofessional development

Living in Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, nicknamed Charm City, offers nurses major medical employers like Johns Hopkins Hospital alongside historic waterfront neighborhoods. Fells Point and Canton deliver cobblestone charm and harbor views, while the Inner Harbor anchors downtown dining and culture. This mid-Atlantic location sits within easy reach of both Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.

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Metro price level · Baltimore area
5% above the national average
BEA index 104.5 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,331/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$62,177/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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