Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Full and Part Time - Up to $30,000 Sign On Bonus

At Meritus, you’ll be part of an elite team committed to excellence in emergency care, innovation, and compassionate patient-centered service. If you are a nurse that is ready to take your career to the next level, join us today!

Our fast-paced Emergency Department is a MIEMSS Designated Level III Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and Cardiac Interventional Center. We provide advanced emergency care to approximately 72,000 patients annually, including 3,800 trauma cases, utilizing cutting-edge technology and expertise. We specialize in the emergency treatment and stabilization of a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, including multi-system trauma, life-threatening medical conditions, general medical-surgical emergencies, orthopedic and neurological injuries, minor trauma, and psychiatric crises for both adult and pediatric patients.

RNs in the ED benefit from:

• A Collaborative and Innovative Academic Environment – Work alongside physicians, fellow-trained trauma surgeons, and emergency medicine experts in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting that fosters teamwork and professional growth.


• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits – Enjoy competitive pay, shift differentials, excellent benefits, and tuition and specialty certification reimbursement to support your career development.


• Specialized Training Opportunities – We are an ENA-designated on-site training center for Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certifications.

• A robust forensic nurse program dedicated to providing specialized care for victims of violence.


• Award Winning Facility- Silver Beacon of Excellence in Critical Care Unit, Certified Primary Stroke Center, MIEMSS designated Cardiac Intervention Center, and Silver Quality Achievement Award for STEMI patient outcomes.

Requirements:

Education - ASN required.  BSN Preferred. 

Experience - Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required.

Licensure/Certification - Specialty certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program™ preferred. Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse License from that state that is designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing.  RN License from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license. Specialty certification preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy.  Basic computer skills required. Must possess a high level of organization and communication skills.

Caring for Our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.


• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.


• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.


• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.


• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
  Support for your continued learning and career growth.


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.


• Shift Differential Pay
  Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.