Nurse Graduate; RN), Surgical Joint Nights

Transition smoothly from nursing school to professional practice at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. Begin your nursing profession as part of a dedicated team focused on supporting patients through healing, recovery, and regaining independence.

We invite you to join us as a Full-Time Night Shift Nurse Graduate (RN), where you will acquire valuable practical experience within a collaborative and supportive environment. Collaborating with seasoned Registered Nurses and our multidisciplinary care team, you will deliver direct patient care to orthopedic, joint replacement, and medical-surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include conducting patient assessments, observing changes in condition, assisting with care planning, administering medications under RN supervision, and educating patients and their families throughout the recovery process.

Bring your enthusiasm for nursing, willingness to learn, and dedication to outstanding patient care to a team that prioritizes teamwork, professional development, and excellent patient outcomes.

3 x 12-Hour Shifts ✦ 7:00 p.m.

- 7:30 a.m. ✦ Rotating Weekends & Holidays Required ✦

The following duties outline the general scope and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.

• Provide safe, compassionate patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform patient assessments and reassessments, monitor changes in condition, and communicate findings to the nursing team.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and updating individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and perform clinical procedures under direct RN supervision, following established safety protocols.
• Monitor patient comfort, assess pain levels, and evaluate responses to treatment and nursing interventions.
• Educate patients and families on medications, procedures, treatment plans, and available resources.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and promote positive outcomes.
• Maintain patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality while adhering to hospital policies and professional nursing standards.
• Participate in required orientation, competency assessments, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Recent graduate of an accredited nursing program, required.
• Must successfully complete the NCLEX examination within 90 calendar days of graduation, required.
• Must obtain an active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license or valid multistate RN license through the Nurse Licensure Compact within 90 calendar days of graduation, required.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Nurse Graduates practice under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse until licensure and successful transition to a Clinical Nurse I role.
• All applicant information will be handled confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines.

• Pay Rate: $40.54 per hour.
• Sign-On Bonus:
  Competitive sign-on bonus offered.
• Shift, Weekend, and Holiday Differential Pay Where Applicable.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN Staff Members.
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within a high-performing Orthopedic and Medical Surgical Nursing team committed to quality, safety, and excellence in patient care.

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