New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department
- License
- RN license RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure n the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment requiredRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure n the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment required
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program
- License
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure n the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment required Check your license
- Certification
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
- Certification
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
- Education
- Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program required
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited academic nursing program preferred
- Experience
- If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level required to enroll in a BSN program within 12 months of hire date and completion within 4 years of hire date.
- Experience
- Prior work experience not required
- Also asks
- Basic computer skills required.
- Also asks
- Verbal and written communication skills.
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 residencies4–6 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 jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround 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.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most Maryland staff rolesMaryland staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $51/hr, across 409 postings.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Free parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
More benefits (1)
- Relocation assistance
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.
- Hospital
- Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
- Address
- 7503 SURRATTS ROAD, CLINTON, MD, 20735
- CMS rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 197
About MEDSTAR SOUTHERN MARYLAND HOSPITAL CENTER
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, 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?
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Your fit
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. The windows matter.
About this role
Unit Highlights
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!
All new graduates will take place in our Nurse Residency Program.
Rotating Shift positions available.
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
Minimal Qualifications
Education
- Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited academic nursing program preferred
- If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level required to enroll in a BSN program within 12 months of hire date and completion within 4 years of hire date.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills required.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $39.42 - USD $65.17 /Hr.
The posting’s own wording (2)
Experience
- Prior work experience not required
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure n the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment required
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
What's around it?
Clinton, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,809/mo
- Household income
- $124,803/yr, all local households, not nurse pay