RN II - IMCU

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Bethesda, Maryland

Posted Sep 3 · 6 months of experience

License: RN licenseLicensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland (or other Nurse Licensure Compact state)
Term: Permanent

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Education: Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) required.
Also asks: Graduation from an accredited program for Registered Nurses

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Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 6 months RN acute care PCU or IMCU experience required. Preferred, 1-year plus high acute Hospital experience or more.

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Weekly Working Hours: 36 hours plus alternating weekend Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Join our Suburban Nursing Team as a IMCU Registered Nurse and become part of world-renowned Johns Hopkins Health System!

Suburban Hospital is a 228-bed, community-based, not-for-profit hospital that has served Montgomery County and the surrounding area since 1943. It is the designated trauma center for Montgomery County, is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, and offers complex and routine care for various specialties

Unit Info

Intermediate Care Unit (20-bed Trauma, complex trauma, CV and acute medical Surgical patient).

High acuity patients

Minimum Education and Experience

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland (or other Nurse Licensure Compact state)

Graduation from an accredited program for Registered Nurses

Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) required.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred.

Minimum of 6 months RN acute care PCU or IMCU experience required. Preferred, 1-year plus high acute Hospital experience or more.

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You

Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.

Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.

Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.

Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.

Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Applicants with an Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program may be considered; provided they are enrolled in an accredited BSN/MSN program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 4 years of hire

Salary Range: Minimum 43.25/hour - Maximum 67.04/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

What's around it?

In Bethesda, MD

Bethesda, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% above the US average

Median rent: $2,469/mo
Household income: $192,237/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Bethesda, MD

NeighborhoodsDowntown Bethesda offers walkable, transit-oriented high-rise and mid-rise living right on the Metro, while adjacent Woodmont Triangle retains a community-oriented feel with independent storefronts. Residential neighborhoods include Edgemoor, featuring premier single-family properties steps from Bethesda Row, Wyngate with custom builds, and established leafy enclaves such as Wood Acres, Bannockburn, Westmoreland Hills, and Greenwich Forest. Nurses seeking lower price tiers frequently look just outside Bethesda proper, utilizing Silver Spring or Rockville for more accessible rents and manageable commutes.

Downtown Bethesda offers walkable, transit-oriented high-rise and mid-rise living right on the Metro, while adjacent Woodmont Triangle retains a community-oriented feel with independent storefronts. Residential neighborhoods include Edgemoor, featuring premier single-family properties steps from Bethesda Row, Wyngate with custom builds, and established leafy enclaves such as Wood Acres, Bannockburn, Westmoreland Hills, and Greenwich Forest.

Nurses seeking lower price tiers frequently look just outside Bethesda proper, utilizing Silver Spring or Rockville for more accessible rents and manageable commutes.

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Getting aroundBethesda is centered on the Red Line corridor, with key stops including Bethesda and Medical Center station directly serving major healthcare and research anchors like the National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed. Major roadway arteries include Wisconsin Avenue (Maryland Route 355) and Old Georgetown Road, which face persistent rush-hour congestion, though regional bus networks and local bike-share options offer viable non-driving alternatives for shift workers living near transit nodes.

Bethesda is centered on the Red Line corridor, with key stops including Bethesda and Medical Center station directly serving major healthcare and research anchors like the National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed. Major roadway arteries include Wisconsin Avenue (Maryland Route 355) and Old Georgetown Road, which face persistent rush-hour congestion, though regional bus networks and local bike-share options offer viable non-driving alternatives for shift workers living near transit nodes.

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OutdoorsThe Capital Crescent Trail is Bethesda's outdoor centerpiece, offering a paved, tree-canopied multi-use greenway that runs all the way down to Georgetown for cyclists and runners. Cabin John Regional Park features extensive hiking trails, athletic fields, a dog park, and the Locust Grove Nature Center, while smaller neighborhood retreats include Battery Lane Urban Park and Westmoreland Hills Local Park, home to historic Civil War-era Battery Bailey. Outdoor access extends toward the Potomac River with Lockhouse 6 along the C&O Canal corridor.

The Capital Crescent Trail is Bethesda's outdoor centerpiece, offering a paved, tree-canopied multi-use greenway that runs all the way down to Georgetown for cyclists and runners. Cabin John Regional Park features extensive hiking trails, athletic fields, a dog park, and the Locust Grove Nature Center, while smaller neighborhood retreats include Battery Lane Urban Park and Westmoreland Hills Local Park, home to historic Civil War-era Battery Bailey.

Outdoor access extends toward the Potomac River with Lockhouse 6 along the C&O Canal corridor.

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Living in Bethesda

Bethesda offers nurses a refined, transit-rich lifestyle anchored directly adjacent to the nation's premier medical research institutions, including the National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed. Daily life revolves around a vibrant downtown core where Bethesda Row and Woodmont Triangle feature over two hundred restaurants, from Mon Ami Gabi and Jaleo to quick takeout spots near the Red Line Metro. Hospital staff benefit from direct subway access at the Medical Center and Bethesda stations, avoiding gridlock on Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road. Beyond shifts, outdoor enthusiasts take to the Capital Crescent Trail, a tree-shaded multi-use path running south to Georgetown, or explore the trails and nature center at Cabin John Regional Park. The cultural landscape is equally robust, supported by Round House Theatre, Imagination Stage, and nearby Strathmore Music Center. The primary tradeoff is Bethesda's high-demand housing environment and persistent traffic; many clinicians rent apartments downtown or opt for adjacent communities like Silver Spring or Rockville to balance budget and commute convenience.

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