RN - Emergency Department

RN - Emergency Department - Full Time

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: RNEME
012810

Posted: February 10, 2026

Hours: 6:30 p‑7 a (Full Time)

Pay: $34.75 – $53.50 per hour

Sign‑On Bonus: Up to $30,000

Meritus Medical Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

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 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.

Benefits for RNs in the ED:

• 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.
• 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.

• Education: ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of one year in a hospital setting.
• Licensure/Certification: Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in Maryland, or a compact state license. Specialty certification recognized by Magnet Recognition Program™ preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to apply professional nursing standards with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. High level of organization and communication skills.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Coverage begins the first of the month following hire.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage – Company‑paid life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Generous program to help recharge.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Robust match.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement – Support for continued learning.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – Pre‑tax savings options.
• Shift Differential Pay – Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.