Registered Nurse​/RN ; Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit-Towson

Registered Nurse/RN $6,000 Sign on Bonus;
Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit-Towson (Day)

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: REGIS
008986

• Posted:
  December 3, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range: $36 USD to $55.17 USD

Hospital - Towson
6501 N. Charles Street
Towson, MD 21204, USA

Our Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit, located in Towson, MD (Baltimore County), is a specialized inpatient unit for the psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of children and adolescents with co-occurring developmental and psychiatric disorders. This 14-bed unit is the only one of its kind in Maryland and offers a behavioral approach to care for these dually diagnosed children and adolescents.

Patients most appropriate for care on this unit are between the ages of six and 18, and have acute psychiatric and behavioral needs, along with a neurological, developmental, and/or genetic condition.

What to expect.

• Perform a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services, including assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with team treatment plans.
• Administer medical treatment as prescribed by physician.
• Teach and provide psychosocial support to patients and their families.
• Provide day-to-day clinical direction to assigned Mental Health Workers or other paraprofessional staff.
• Document and report patient progress to treatment team.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• An extended clinical orientation led by Sheppard Pratt’s Clinical Education Department to prepare you for the responsibilities of your role.
• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions.
• 403b retirement match.
• Generous paid‑time‑off for benefit eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The pay range for this position is $36.00 minimum to $55.17 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience as a registered nurse.

What we need from you.

• Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Maryland (or compact state) at time of appointment and continuously while in position.
• Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting preferred but not necessary.
• A passion for working with children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum.
• All new clinical staff will begin their extended clinical orientation/training immediately following your first day of employment.

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