Registered Nurse - Observation Unit
Silver Spring, Maryland
- Eligibility
- RN
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Posted Sep 11
Staffing and support
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Pay and benefits
- Free parking.
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse. Check your license
- Certification
- BLS certification; additional Life Support training as applicable to unit requirements.
- Education
- BSN or MSN preferredPreferred
- Education
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree (BSN) preferred. Note, if the BSN degree is not present on hire, the employee must sign an agreement to obtain a within a specific time frame.After hire
- Experience
- At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
- Experience
- Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
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- Superb interpersonal, communication and collaboration abilities
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- Competency in electronic patient management systems
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- Highlights And Benefits
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- Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.
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- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
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- Free parking.
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- DailyPay Program (Get paid for hours worked)
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- Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
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- Pay Range $38.92-$55.68
What's around it?
Living costs about 5% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,913/mo
- Household income
- $99,860/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
- Employment type · Full time
- Shift · 12 Hour Night Shift
The Clinical Nurse/Registered Nurse works in a collaborative environment at Holy Cross Health within the Observation Unit to deliver excellent patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team providing evidence-based medicine and individualized patient care. This position is a great opportunity to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person.
- Job Title: Clinical Nurse - Observation Unit
- Schedule/Shift: Full-Time / 36 hours weekly / Night Shift
- Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Position Purpose
The Clinical Nurse/Registered Nurse works in a collaborative environment at Holy Cross Health within the Observation Unit to deliver excellent patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team providing evidence-based medicine and individualized patient care. This position is a great opportunity to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person.
As a Registered Nurse You Will
Provide direct nursing care to oncology, med/surg, and hospice patients. Administer medications, including chemotherapy (if certified), and monitor for side effects. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans. Offer emotional support and education to patients and families. Participate in discharge planning, pain management, and palliative care coordination. Document patient progress and communicate effectively with care team
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree (BSN) preferred. Note, if the BSN degree is not present on hire, the employee must sign an agreement to obtain a within a specific time frame. Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse. BLS certification; additional Life Support training as applicable to unit requirements. At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting. Superb interpersonal, communication and collaboration abilities Competency in electronic patient management systems
Preferred
BSN or MSN preferred
Highlights And Benefits
Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment. Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. Free parking. DailyPay Program (Get paid for hours worked) Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
Pay Range $38.92-$55.68
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
About Us
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted Pay Range $38.92-$55.68 range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?