Nurse Educator-Critical Care

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Columbia, Maryland

Posted Jun 22 · 2 years of experience

Unit and setting: ICU · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Weekly Working Hours: 40 Shift: Days

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its founding in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 262 licensed beds. We specialize in women’s and children’s services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education.

Our mission, "Provide the highest quality care to improve the health of our entire community through innovation, collaboration, service excellence, diversity and a commitment to patient safety" is carried through in everything we do.

Hear what our hospital president has to say about what we do and why we do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8

What You Will Do

The Nurse Educator (Nursing Professional Development Specialist) assesses the educational needs of nursing staff for our critical care areas (ICU, Step-Down ICU, and Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology) and works closely with the management team to develop and implement programs to meet those needs. The RN/Educator is involved in all aspects of staff development, including orientation and continuing education, and serves as a resource to staff and managers regarding patient care standards for the ICU/SCU/IRCV. The Nurse Educator will adjust schedule as needed in order to provide supervision and guidance to new staff on off-shifts.

Participates on multidisciplinary committees to complete projects/procedures that affect direct patient care. Participates in implementing strategic hospital and department initiatives.

Who Should Apply

Baccalaureate degree in nursing required (BMSN) (Required).

RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire (Required)

Specialty certification preferred

Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience required. Critical Care and IRCV experience preferred

Experience in nursing/staff education preferred.

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.

Salary Range: Minimum 47.96/hour - Maximum 74.34/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.

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.

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In Columbia, MD

Columbia, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% above the US average

Median rent: $2,042/mo
Household income: $131,490/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Columbia, MD

NeighborhoodsColumbia is organized into ten master-planned villages, each structured around its own village center and amenities. Wilde Lake is the original village, prized for walkability, architectural character, and relatively accessible price points. Kings Contrivance and Hickory Ridge occupy a middle tier offering spacious single-family homes and townhomes, while Dorsey's Search and Owen Brown attract value-focused commuters looking for quick access to regional routes without higher premiums. River Hill represents the top price tier, commanding substantial premiums largely driven by top-ranking school assignments. In the urban core, Town Center and the rapidly growing Merriweather District feature dense modern apartment and condo developments close to retail, while nearby neighboring communities like Elkridge and Hanover are frequently used by workers seeking practical commutes.

Columbia is organized into ten master-planned villages, each structured around its own village center and amenities. Wilde Lake is the original village, prized for walkability, architectural character, and relatively accessible price points.

Kings Contrivance and Hickory Ridge occupy a middle tier offering spacious single-family homes and townhomes, while Dorsey's Search and Owen Brown attract value-focused commuters looking for quick access to regional routes without higher premiums. River Hill represents the top price tier, commanding substantial premiums largely driven by top-ranking school assignments.

In the urban core, Town Center and the rapidly growing Merriweather District feature dense modern apartment and condo developments close to retail, while nearby neighboring communities like Elkridge and Hanover are frequently used by workers seeking practical commutes.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: tacmd.com Source 2: foxessellfaster.com Source 3: columbiatowncenter.org Source 4: reddit.com

Getting aroundColumbia is positioned midway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., with core local transit and roadway links relying on corridors like Broken Land Parkway and Snowden River Parkway. Commuting into Baltimore is manageable and straightforward, but local residents caution that commuting south into Washington, D.C. can become grueling due to heavy highway congestion. For those working outside the immediate community, nearby areas such as Hanover or Elkridge can offer shorter drive times to regional employment centers, though Columbia's own interior transit leans heavily on private vehicles and extensive pedestrian pathways connecting the villages.

Columbia is positioned midway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., with core local transit and roadway links relying on corridors like Broken Land Parkway and Snowden River Parkway. Commuting into Baltimore is manageable and straightforward, but local residents caution that commuting south into Washington, D.C. can become grueling due to heavy highway congestion.

For those working outside the immediate community, nearby areas such as Hanover or Elkridge can offer shorter drive times to regional employment centers, though Columbia's own interior transit leans heavily on private vehicles and extensive pedestrian pathways connecting the villages.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: dcurbanmom.com Source 2: foxessellfaster.com Source 3: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a defining hallmark of Columbia, underpinned by 3,600 acres of open green space and miles of paved paths maintained by the Columbia Association. The 27-acre Lake Kittamaqundi serves as a scenic centerpiece for walking, birdwatching, and lakefront activities, linked by the striking spiral architecture of Bridge Columbia. Residents run and hike along the Patuxent Branch Trail, explore natural exhibits at the Robinson Nature Center, and visit nearby Centennial Park for expansive lake walks and picnics. For runners, groups like the Howard County Striders take advantage of the extensive, safe trail network that spans across all ten villages.

Outdoor recreation is a defining hallmark of Columbia, underpinned by 3,600 acres of open green space and miles of paved paths maintained by the Columbia Association. The 27-acre Lake Kittamaqundi serves as a scenic centerpiece for walking, birdwatching, and lakefront activities, linked by the striking spiral architecture of Bridge Columbia.

Residents run and hike along the Patuxent Branch Trail, explore natural exhibits at the Robinson Nature Center, and visit nearby Centennial Park for expansive lake walks and picnics. For runners, groups like the Howard County Striders take advantage of the extensive, safe trail network that spans across all ten villages.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: columbialiving.org Source 2: visithowardcounty.com Source 3: columbiatowncenter.org Source 4: dcurbanmom.com

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Living in Columbia

Conceived by developer James Rouse in the 1960s, Columbia is a master-planned community built to blend residential tranquility, diversity, and convenient commercial hubs. For healthcare professionals relocating to Howard County, it offers an exceptionally green and orderly base situated between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Columbia is divided into ten self-contained villages, ranging from the historic, walkable streets of Wilde Lake to the commuter-friendly avenues of Owen Brown and the premium enclaves of River Hill. Life outside work revolves around the outdoors and the arts: the Columbia Association maintains thousands of acres of parkland, connecting residential enclaves to Lake Kittamaqundi, Centennial Park, and the Patuxent Branch Trail. In the urban core, the Merriweather District and Downtown Columbia deliver vibrant dining at places like The Walrus Oyster & Ale House and world-class live music at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The tradeoffs involve higher housing prices than urban Baltimore and grueling highway commutes if commuting into the Washington core. However, for nurses seeking top-rated Howard County schools, safe neighborhoods, and serene green trails just steps from home, Columbia remains a premier Mid-Atlantic landing spot.

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As of 2026-05Source 1: tacmd.com Source 2: foxessellfaster.com Source 3: visithowardcounty.com Source 4: dcurbanmom.com Source 5: columbialiving.org

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