Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Unit

MedStar Health; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing resources

Comprehensive health plans

Generous PTO & flex scheduling

Retirement plans with match

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus up to $6,000 for RNs

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Free parking

Job summary

MedStar Franklin Square Observation Unit is seeking a Clinical Nurse for night shifts. You will deliver skilled, compassionate care to patients, assess conditions, and develop care plans within a 24-bed unit known for fast-paced teamwork.

Required RN licensure (MD or Compact), BLS, and ADN/BSN/MSN/CNL; prior nursing experience preferred, with strong telemetry skills. Benefits include healthcare, PTO, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and relocation support.

Qualifications

• RN experience preferred.
• Telemetry background strong.
• Active MD RN License or Compact State RN and BLS required (AHA/Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs.
• Assess evolving patient conditions and develop appropriate care plans.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to coordinate interventions.

Skills

RN experience

Telemetry

BLS

Education

ADN/BSN/MSN/CNL

Job description

About the Job

This is for a Registered Nurse position for FT Nights or PT nights on the Observation Unit at MedStar Franklin Square

Unit Highlights

The Observation Unit at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center is a 24-bed unit that provides short-term care for patients who require additional monitoring and treatment. It's a fast-paced, collaborative environment ideal for nurses who enjoy variety and thrive in dynamic settings. This unit manages a broad range of conditions, such as chest pain, syncope, dehydration, and abdominal pain, offering nurses exposure to diverse clinical presentations. Strong assessment and time management skills are key, as the team works closely with physicians and support staff to deliver timely, efficient, and compassionate care. Must have RN experience and strong telemetry background.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs-from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team

Nursing Benefits

• Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
• Comprehensive health benefit plans
• Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options
• Retirement plans with match
• Tuition assistance to advance your education
• Systemwide referral bonus program-up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000
• Free parking for associates

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
• Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).

This position has a hiring range of

USD $36.50 - USD $60.34 /Hr.