Graduate Nurse - Acute Cardiac unit
MD_HCHN Holy Cross Health, Inc.
Silver Spring, Maryland
Posted Sep 30 · New grads welcomed
- License
- RN license Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse (or licensed prior to hire).
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, 12-month residency
- License
- Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse (or licensed prior to hire). Check your license
- Certification
- BLS certification (issued through the American Heart Association).
- Education
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree required (BSN preferred). Note, if the BSN or MSN degree is not present on hire, the employee must sign an agreement to obtain a within a specific time frame.After hire
- Also asks
- Superb interpersonal, communication and collaboration abilities.
- Also asks
- Competency in electronic patient management systems.
Preferred
- Education
- BSN or MSN preferred Preferred: BSN or MSN preferred
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- 12-month residency
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, and call?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Cardiac has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
Posted on MD_HCHN Holy Cross Health, Inc.’s careers page.
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Employment Type
Full time Shift
- Rotating Shift
- Job Title: Graduate Nurse – Acute Cardiac Unit
- Employment Type: Full-time / 36 hours weekly
- Shift: Rotating shift – with weekend and holiday rotation required
- Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Position Purpose
This position is for New Graduate Nurses interested in beginning their career at Holy Cross. We are seeking exceptional talent who is ready to blossom their careers with an exceptional health care system! What makes our Graduate Nurse / Nurse Residency Program different from others?
Our graduate nurse program is comprised of four complementary components: Hospital & Nursing Orientation: a multi-day introduction to our organization Unit Orientation: 12-20 week competency-based orientation program Mentorship: 3+ month peer support program Nurse Residency Program: 12-month professional development coursework Our program is designed to introduce the graduate and novice nurse into the practice arena with sensitivity to the ever-changing dynamics in our world and environment. With all the stressors inherent to a new job or role, we have purposefully introduced changes to our program to allow a more gradual immersion – with the result being a more confident and satisfied practitioner. Our CAP program (Clinical Advancement Program) offers Nurses the opportunity to advance both in recognition and financial reward.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree required (BSN preferred). Note, if the BSN or MSN 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 (or licensed prior to hire). BLS certification (issued through the American Heart Association). Superb interpersonal, communication and collaboration abilities. Competency in electronic patient management systems.
Preferred
BSN or MSN preferred
Position Highlights and Benefits
Comprehensive benefit packages, 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 the first day of employment for Full & Part-Time colleagues. Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. Free parking.
Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. Referral Rewards Program Pay Range: $40.09 – $57.35. 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 the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership.
The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms. 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.
What's around it?
Silver Spring, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,913/mo
- Household income
- $99,860/yr, all local households, not nurse pay