Registered Nurse (RN), New Graduate, Ortho, Nights

University of Maryland Medical System

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Posted Aug 25 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Ortho · Hospital
License: RN license Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland OR eligibility to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the Maryland Board of Nursing required.
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed
License: Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland OR eligibility to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the Maryland Board of Nursing required. Check your license
Certification: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required. Will accept Red Cross BLS upon hire (new hires only).
Certification: Specialty life support certification required based on clinical area assignment (must be obtained within 6 months of hire or by completion of unit orientation, whichever is longer)After hire · within 6 months
Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program with Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher) OR eligible to sit for NCLEX.
Also asks: Must pass NCLEX within 90 days of hire.After hire · within 90 days

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Job Requirements

The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) role is designed for new graduate nurses or nurses with less than 12 months of clinical experience. The CN I is expected to successfully complete all requirements of Member Organization's Nurse Residency Program (if applicable} and departmental orientation. The CN I will achieve practice readiness as defined by UMMS: ''The ability to assess and manage each patient's diverse clinical needs while demonstrating the confidence and competence to safely perform and coordinate the interventions needed to provide equitable, comprehensive patient centered care." The CN I provides direct patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and remains accountable for professional practice in alignment with UMMS Mission, Vision, and Values.

Work Experience

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland OR eligibility to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the Maryland Board of Nursing required.

Graduation from an accredited nursing program with Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher) OR eligible to sit for NCLEX. Must pass NCLEX within 90 days of hire.

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required. Will accept Red Cross BLS upon hire (new hires only).

Specialty life support certification required based on clinical area assignment (must be obtained within 6 months of hire or by completion of unit orientation, whichever is longer)

o Advanced Cardiac Life Support for nurses caring for adult critical care patients

o Pediatric Advanced Life Support for nurses caring for pediatric critical care patients

o Neonatal Resuscitation Program for nurses caring for neonatal critical care patients

o Nurses not assigned to critical care areas are required to obtain specialty life support certifications

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In Glen Burnie, MD

Glen Burnie, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% above the US average

Median rent: $1,648/mo
Household income: $88,280/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Glen Burnie, MD

NeighborhoodsNurses and healthcare workers settling in Glen Burnie often consider established mid-century subdivisions like Harundale, Ferndale, and Glen Burnie Park, alongside newer planned townhouse developments such as Tanyard Springs. Ferndale and Glen Burnie Heights provide practical suburban layouts with direct access to local thoroughfares and transit stops, while master-planned communities like Tanyard Springs appeal to those seeking modern amenities and low-maintenance townhomes. Waterfront enclaves tucked along local river creeks offer higher-tier single-family properties with private docks, while professionals prioritizing urban nightlife occasionally opt for south Baltimore neighborhoods like Federal Hill or Locust Point and reverse-commute south.

Nurses and healthcare workers settling in Glen Burnie often consider established mid-century subdivisions like Harundale, Ferndale, and Glen Burnie Park, alongside newer planned townhouse developments such as Tanyard Springs. Ferndale and Glen Burnie Heights provide practical suburban layouts with direct access to local thoroughfares and transit stops, while master-planned communities like Tanyard Springs appeal to those seeking modern amenities and low-maintenance townhomes.

Waterfront enclaves tucked along local river creeks offer higher-tier single-family properties with private docks, while professionals prioritizing urban nightlife occasionally opt for south Baltimore neighborhoods like Federal Hill or Locust Point and reverse-commute south.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: tacmd.com

Getting aroundClinical shifts at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) are central to Glen Burnie, making hospital commutes relatively short from most local subdivisions. Road travel relies heavily on Interstate 97, Interstate 695, and Maryland Route 2 (Governor Ritchie Highway), though Route 2 is prone to significant mid-afternoon bottlenecks and frequent accidents. Public transit commuters can utilize the Maryland Transit Administration's Baltimore Light Rail, which terminates at Cromwell Station and serves Ferndale Station, offering direct rail connections north into downtown Baltimore.

Clinical shifts at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) are central to Glen Burnie, making hospital commutes relatively short from most local subdivisions. Road travel relies heavily on Interstate 97, Interstate 695, and Maryland Route 2 (Governor Ritchie Highway), though Route 2 is prone to significant mid-afternoon bottlenecks and frequent accidents.

Public transit commuters can utilize the Maryland Transit Administration's Baltimore Light Rail, which terminates at Cromwell Station and serves Ferndale Station, offering direct rail connections north into downtown Baltimore.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers on Sawmill Creek Park, which features athletic diamonds, a skate park, and the northern trailhead of the Baltimore and Annapolis Trail (B&A Trail), a paved 13-mile rail-trail popular with runners and cyclists heading toward Annapolis. Friendship Park, adjacent to BWI Airport, is known locally as the airplane park, offering playground equipment and benches where residents gather to watch commercial airliners touch down. Water enthusiasts have access to the Patapsco, Severn, and Magothy rivers for boating, while community aquatic recreation includes the North Arundel Aquatic Center and Glen Burnie Park Swim Club.

Outdoor recreation centers on Sawmill Creek Park, which features athletic diamonds, a skate park, and the northern trailhead of the Baltimore and Annapolis Trail (B&A Trail), a paved 13-mile rail-trail popular with runners and cyclists heading toward Annapolis. Friendship Park, adjacent to BWI Airport, is known locally as the airplane park, offering playground equipment and benches where residents gather to watch commercial airliners touch down.

Water enthusiasts have access to the Patapsco, Severn, and Magothy rivers for boating, while community aquatic recreation includes the North Arundel Aquatic Center and Glen Burnie Park Swim Club.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: annapolisdigs.com

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Up to $10,000 relocation bonus for L&D experienced night shift RNs, Glen Burnie, MD

University of Maryland Medical System · eligibility varies by role

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Living in Glen Burnie

For nurses relocating to northern Anne Arundel County, Glen Burnie offers an exceptionally functional and unpretentious home base anchored by the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC). Situated halfway between downtown Baltimore and historic Annapolis, Glen Burnie provides immediate access to major transit arteries like Interstate 97 and the Baltimore Light Rail at Cromwell Station. Housing options cater well to shift workers, ranging from mid-century Cape Cods and ranches in Harundale to modern townhouses in Tanyard Springs and riverfront properties on nearby tidal creeks. Day-to-day life is practical, with big-box errands, strip shopping, and local dining reachable within minutes; downtime can be spent cycling the 13-mile Baltimore and Annapolis Trail from Sawmill Creek Park or cracking crabs beside retro pinball machines at Crabtowne USA. Relocating healthcare professionals should weigh real tradeoffs, including frequent rush-hour delays on Route 2 and overhead airplane noise near BWI flight corridors. However, for nurses prioritizing short commutes to the medical center, reachable housing, and straightforward highway connectivity across central Maryland, Glen Burnie delivers genuine day-to-day utility.

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As of 2026-08Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: tacmd.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: annapolisdigs.com

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