Emergency Department · Hospital Gain great experience taking care of patients of all ages with various medical conditions!patients of all ages with various medical conditions
License
RN license Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RNActive MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).Check your license
Certification
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA or American Red Cross)
Education
ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of NursingADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
Pays above most Maryland staff rolesMaryland staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $51/hr, across 567 postings.
Bonus
referral bonus up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPNfor each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
Benefitscomprehensive health benefit plansComprehensive health benefit plans
Benefitsgenerous paid time off and flex scheduling optionsGenerous paid time off and flex scheduling options
Benefitsretirement plans with matchRetirement plans with match
Benefitstuition assistanceTuition assistance to advance your education
Benefitssystemwide referral bonus programSystemwide referral bonus program-up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
More benefits (12)
Benefitsrelocation assistance up to $5,000Relocation assistance up to $5,000
Benefitsfree parkingFree parking for associates
Health insurance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Relocation assistance
Nurse wellbeing resources
Generous paid time off
Flex scheduling options
Referral bonus program
The role and schedule
Unit size
38 private treatment rooms, a dedicated behavioral health area, 8 flex chairs, and two large trauma roomsThere are 38 private treatment rooms, a dedicated behavioral health area, 8 flex chairs, and two large trauma rooms.
Details
over 48,000 patients per yearOur Emergency Department sees over 48,000 patients per year.
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.
Welcome to the Emergency Department at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center! The Emergency Department was completely renovated and expanded in 2021. There are 38 private treatment rooms, a dedicated behavioral health area, 8 flex chairs, and two large trauma rooms. Our Emergency Department sees over 48,000 patients per year. Gain great experience taking care of patients of all ages with various medical conditions! We are willing to train! Previous Emergency Department experience is not required.
Rotating Shift positions available.
Nurses who do not have ED experience will take part in our Bridge Program for additional training.
Nursing Benefits
Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
Comprehensive health benefit plans
Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options
Retirement plans with match
Tuition assistance to advance your education
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
Qualifications
ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
1 yr RN experience required.
Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).
This position has a hiring range of : USD $39.42 - USD $65.17 /Hr.
What's around it?
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center · Clinton, MD
Neighborhoods+Clinton presents a blend of suburban residential pockets and semi-rural roads in Prince George's County, historically known as Surrattsville. Professionals and military-affiliated workers often look across Clinton or nearby communities like Brandywine, Cheltenham, Temple Hills, Largo, and Bowie, balancing proximity to Joint Base Andrews and Washington, D.C. Residential streets typically feature detached properties with generous front yards and fenced backyards rather than dense apartment districts.
Clinton presents a blend of suburban residential pockets and semi-rural roads in Prince George's County, historically known as Surrattsville. Professionals and military-affiliated workers often look across Clinton or nearby communities like Brandywine, Cheltenham, Temple Hills, Largo, and Bowie, balancing proximity to Joint Base Andrews and Washington, D.C. Residential streets typically feature detached properties with generous front yards and fenced backyards rather than dense apartment districts.
Getting around+Commuting in Clinton relies heavily on highway corridors including MD-5 (Branch Avenue) and the I-495 Capital Beltway, placing downtown Washington roughly twelve miles northwest with typical drive times of around thirty minutes outside heavy rush hours. Transit users frequently connect through the Branch Avenue Metro station to reach regional destinations. Local driving can become congested during peak morning and afternoon school traffic, with residents noting reckless driving along main thoroughfares.
Commuting in Clinton relies heavily on highway corridors including MD-5 (Branch Avenue) and the I-495 Capital Beltway, placing downtown Washington roughly twelve miles northwest with typical drive times of around thirty minutes outside heavy rush hours. Transit users frequently connect through the Branch Avenue Metro station to reach regional destinations.
Local driving can become congested during peak morning and afternoon school traffic, with residents noting reckless driving along main thoroughfares.
Outdoors+The centerpiece for outdoor recreation in the community is Louise F. Cosca Regional Park, spanning 250 acres with a lake, fishing pier, hiking trails, nature center, picnic shelters, and children's playgrounds. Surrounding rural landscapes and local farms provide open green space, while nearby National Harbor along the Potomac River offers waterfront promenades and views from the Capital Wheel.
The centerpiece for outdoor recreation in the community is Louise F. Cosca Regional Park, spanning 250 acres with a lake, fishing pier, hiking trails, nature center, picnic shelters, and children's playgrounds. Surrounding rural landscapes and local farms provide open green space, while nearby National Harbor along the Potomac River offers waterfront promenades and views from the Capital Wheel.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Clinton
Positioned twelve miles southeast of Washington, D.C., Clinton, Maryland, offers healthcare professionals a quiet suburban retreat bordering Joint Base Andrews and southern Prince George's County farmland. For nurses working regionally, the area delivers spacious single-family homes with large yards and easy access to arterial routes like MD-5 and the Capital Beltway, along with transit links via the Branch Avenue Metro station. Daily life is relaxed and unhurried; off-duty hours can be spent hiking the trails and fishing at the 250-acre Louise F. Cosca Regional Park, picking up fresh pies and ice cream at Miller's Farm Market, or visiting the historic Surratt House Museum. However, relocating nurses must weigh clear tradeoffs: Clinton has virtually no homegrown nightlife or fine dining, requiring a 15-minute drive to National Harbor or D.C. for vibrant entertainment, and local grocery options often draw critique. Commuting requires planning around peak rush-hour highway backups and school traffic. If your ideal lifestyle prioritizes leafy residential calm and regional highway connectivity over urban bustle, Clinton provides a practical home base.
