Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool

Base + $2.50/hr premium pay for all hours worked

The Float Pool at Meritus is currently hiring for nurses to join our dynamic team that focuses on providing top-notch patient care in a variety of settings. Our department consists of a skilled team of professionals deployed to take patient care assignments and perform various tasks across multiple nursing units.

Successful RNs in this department are autonomous, self-motivated, flexible, and able to seamlessly move across the hospital to meet patient needs wherever they arise.

Why Float Pool:

Our team is a dedicated group of skilled and compassionate nurses who play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality patient care. We are a close-knit, adaptable team that thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Diverse Patient Care: Our team of nurses are skilled in serving patients through a wide range of specialties including: Women’s Health, Total Rehab Care, Observation, Neurology, Trauma, Oncology, Palliative Care, Cardiac, Stroke, and Critical Care.

Expertise: As a part of this team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills across a wide range of specialties while making a direct impact on patient outcomes. Our nurses are skilled in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Management of Advanced Chronic Airways, Stroke Certification, Telemetry Interpretation, Care of Trauma patients.

Flexibility: As a member of the float pool, you have the opportunity to work in different hospital units, gaining experience across a variety of specialties. This flexibility allows you to expand your clinical skills and knowledge, while also providing you with the variety of experiences that come from caring for different patient populations.

Adaptability: Nurses in the Float pool demonstrate the ability to quickly adjust to new environments. This allows nurses to have a dynamic and evolving work experience, contributing to both personal and professional growth.

Requirements:

Education - ASN required. BSN Preferred. Previously grandfathered active RN’s who graduated from an accredited nursing school as a Diploma RN will continue to have ASN requirement waived.

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 offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Strength Through Diversity

Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.

Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.

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.