RN - SCU
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, ICU Nurse
Requisition #: 661763
Location:
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044
• Category:
Nursing
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Schedule:
Day Shift
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Employment Type:
Full Time
Howard County General Hospital is now "Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center" and cares for a range of patients with severe health conditions. Our hospital's highly specialized Intensive Care Unit (ICU) dedicated to adult patients requiring intensive monitoring and care, including after surgery or due to medical conditions, including cardiac care, works closely with the Special Care Unit (SCU).
As a Registered Nurse in the Special Care Unit (SCU), you will be privileged to care for lower acuity ICU Step‑down patients on drips with complex medical and surgical problems.
Darlene Norton serves as the Nurse Manager. With a demonstrated track record of effective leadership, Darlene has progressed from PCT to Lead Clinical RN, Assistant Nurse Manager, and now oversees the ICU, the Special Care Unit (IMCU), and Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Cath Nursing. Her mentorship supports the professional growth of RNs in a dynamic environment.
If you're seeking a dynamic environment and a chance to work under Darlene's leadership, consider applying to become part of the culture she has nurtured at HCMC.
Apply and learn how to elevate your career and be a part of something bigger when you join our nursing family!
Why nurses love Howard County Medical Center:- Team Nursing that focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to care with the nurse at the forefront
- Warm and collegial environment
- Fantastic benefits
- Free parking and more!
The nurses at JHHCMC love what they do! They love supporting the community, and we are always looking for healthcare professionals seeking a home.
Hear directly from our Hospital President, Shafeeq Ahmed, MD, MBA, FACOG, as he provides insights into our work and its motivation:
Meet Ron Langlotz, RN, DNP, CNO, and discover why he transferred from Johns Hopkins Hospital to join the team at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (link)
Requirements:- BSN Preferred.
- RNs without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within 6 months and complete the degree within 4 years of the start date.
- Previous specialty clinical experience preferred for specialty units.
- Current Maryland RN license or licensure in a compact state that allows practice in Maryland.
- CPR/BLS certification required: AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted.
- ACLS required.
- Dependent Child Tuition Assistance
- Educational Assistance Program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Two retirement plans:
Retirement Income Plan and 403(b) Savings Plan - Affordable Healthcare options
- 7 paid holidays each year
- Paid Days Leave (PDL)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Clinical ladder
- Daycare
- On‑campus gym
- ...and more
More information about our benefits:
Important Notices:- Nurses hired with an Associate's degree in nursing must enroll in an accredited BSN/MSN program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of the start date.
- Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
Minimum $37.13/hour – Maximum $57.87/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls before any subsequent compensation discussion.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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