Registered Nurse - General Adult Unit

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD is opening a new General Adult Unit and seeks a Registered Nurse for night shifts. Expect 36 hours weekly, 7 PM–7 AM with rotating weekends, in-person work. The RN will conduct comprehensive psychiatric nursing care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support patients 18+ along with families.

The role emphasizes licensure in Maryland, orientation after day one, and opportunities for professional development with tuition reimbursement and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold current RN licensure to practice in Maryland at the time of appointment and maintain licensure throughout.
• Candidates with multistate licenses may apply and must obtain Maryland RN license within 60 days of relocation.
• Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting is preferred.
• Orientation/training begins immediately after first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services per team treatment plans.
• Administer medical treatment as prescribed by physician.
• Teach and provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Provide day-to-day clinical direction to Mental Health Workers or paraprofessionals.
• Document and report patient progress to the treatment team.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

Job description

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Registered Nurse - General Adult Unit

• Posted on August 14, 2026

Locations

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Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• Nursing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REGIS012740

Description

We are excited to be opening a new unit!

Schedule: 36 hours weekly, 7PM to 7AM with rotating weekends. Type: In Person.

Sheppard Pratt's inpatient unitsare nationally recognized programs for the treatment of individuals with a variety of mental health conditions. The new General Adult Unit provides specialized inpatient treatment for adults 18 and older. The program utilizes an intensive multi-disciplinary treatment approach through individual therapy, milieu therapy, and process-oriented, experiential, and psycho-educational group therapies.

As a Registered Nurse/RN you will:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.
• All new clinical staff will begin their extended clinical orientation/training immediately following your first day of employment.

What we need from you.

• Must hold current registered nurse (RN) licensure to practice in Maryland at the time of appointment and maintain licensure throughout the duration of employment.
• Candidates residing in a compact state may apply with a multistate license and must obtain a Maryland RN license within 60 days of relocation.
• Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting is preferred, but not necessary.
• At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
• 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 $37.08 minimum to $56.83 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

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

• 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)

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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