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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

MedStar Health

Clinton, Maryland

$37.5–$54.92/hr

About $78k–$114k/yr

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RNEREmergency medicineEmergency care

Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

What this might mean for you

MedStar Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $78k–$114k a year. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.

What the posting states

Shift
Rotating
Weekends, holidays, call
Rotating Shift positions available.

About this role

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About this Job: Unit Highlights Key Responsibilities 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. Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred. 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 $37.50 - USD $54.92 /Hr.

Requirements

  • md rn license
  • ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required
  • Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred
  • Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN required
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross)
  • BLS Certification
  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
  • Rotating shift
  • No experience needed

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Referral program
  • Free parking
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Relocation assistance
  • Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources

About the employer

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MedStar Health
Hospital

You’re weighing MedStar Health from Leonardtown, at the rural southern Maryland edge of a system that runs from Baltimore and DC outward—about 8,000 nurses across 10 hospitals, home health, and ambulatory sites. If you’re new, the Nurse Residency Program (October…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Nurse residency with clinical coach and dedicated educators
  • ADN-to-BSN tuition cost covered
  • Relocation bonus offered at hiring events

What reviewers flag

  • Work-life balance strained during peak workload and staffing crunches
  • Some nurses report poor orientation experiences
  • Senior management scores lag other Glassdoor categories
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Living in Clinton, MD

Clinton is a suburban community in Prince George's County, just southeast of Washington, D.C., offering nurses a quiet residential base with easy access to the capital's healthcare network. Proximity to Joint Base Andrews shapes the local economy. Expect modest single-family neighborhoods and commuter convenience rather than urban density.

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State price level · Maryland
105
5% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,809/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and call?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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