Registered Nurse - RN - Labor and Delivery
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
$39.64/hr
About $82k–$128k/yr
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Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 12, 2026
What this might mean for you
Johns Hopkins Hospital is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $82k–$128k a year. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.
What the posting states
- Shift
- Rotating
- Weekends, holidays, call
- Rotating Shift · Shifts: Permanent Shifts; Rotating Shifts During Orientation; Weekend Work Required
About this role
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- Maryland RN License
- Compact RN License
- Prenatal care
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Labor & delivery
- RN License
- Hourly pay
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Retirement plan
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About the employer
Johns Hopkins Hospital, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is the flagship institution of Johns Hopkins Medicine, one of the nation's most renowned academic medical centers. The hospital's mission centers on improving community and global health through excellence in medical education, biomedical…
What reviewers appreciate
- Prestigious academic medical center with national and international recognition for clinical excellence and research
- Strong institutional commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a clear mission-driven culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and ability to meet personal career goals as noted by employees
What reviewers flag
- Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 3.3 out of 5 on Indeed, suggesting potential leadership challenges
- Rotating shifts and mandatory weekend work required, as indicated in job postings
- Work-life balance rated moderate at 3.7 out of 5, reflecting the demanding nature of a high-acuity academic setting
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.
- Metro price level · Baltimore area
- 104.5
- 5% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,331/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
Labor & Delivery is a first-year unit lane. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and call?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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