Registered Nurse

Lorien Health Services

Columbia, Maryland

Lorien Health Services is long-term care.

Eligibility: Geriatric

Posted Jun 18

Shift and hours: Rotating
Unit and setting: Rehab
License: RN licenseMaryland RN license
Term: Permanent

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Against similar roles: Below most Maryland staff postingsMaryland staff postings that state pay run $31/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $51/hr, across 860 postings.

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Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
PTO
Medical Insurance
FSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Weekends: Every other weekend

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Lorien Health Services is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our award-winning team at Lorien Columbia! Experience firsthand why Lorien is more than a nursing home or assisted living community. We offer a supportive, resident-centered environment where nurses are valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Apply today and take the next step in your nursing career!

💰 Competitive RN Pay

$31 - $44 / Hour Competitive rates based on experience

Shift differentials available
Same Day Pay for all employees

🎯 Full-Time Benefits Package

PTO 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time (rollover available)
6 Personal Days
7 Paid Major Holidays (Double time paid when worked)
CareFirst Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance & Career Advancement Opportunities
HRA Fund
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

🌟 Employee Perks & Rewards

Employee discounts
Earn Points, Earn Rewards program
Attendance incentives
Referral bonus program
Ongoing professional development and leadership development

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, compassionate nursing care to residents in accordance with established policies, procedures, and care plans. RNs play a key role in clinical oversight, care coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and resident satisfaction. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, empathy, and a commitment to excellence in patient-centered care.

Join Lorien Columbia and discover a rewarding RN career where your skills make a meaningful difference every day. Be part of an award-winning team committed to exceptional care. Apply today!

Full Time, Full-Time Flex, Part Time and PRN
Schedule Days, Evenings and Nights
Every-other weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday)
Maryland RN license, valid and in good standing

Located in the heart of Howard County, MD, Lorien Columbia is proud to be the flagship location of Lorien Health Services and has been serving the community since 1977. Our facility offers a full range of services, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy, and is home to the only Korean nursing unit in Howard County.

With 215 beds across five nursing units — and plans to expand with a new unit — Lorien Columbia continues to grow while staying true to its mission of providing exceptional care.

Nationally Recognized

Since 2020, we’ve been named one of the Top Nursing Homes in Maryland by Newsweek Magazine, a testament to our dedication to quality care and innovation.

Join a team with a legacy of excellence and a future full of opportunity at Lorien Columbia.

Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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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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Sources

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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