Registered Nurse - Young Adult Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Young Adult Unit. The 18-bed unit serves adults 18–30 with psychiatric disorders, offering comprehensive nursing care and family education.

The role requires a current Maryland RN license and prior psychiatric nursing experience is preferred. You will work on a full-time, in-person schedule with on-site benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse in Maryland (or compact state).
• Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting preferred.
• Ability to provide psychosocial support and collaborate with treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services.
• Assess, plan, administer, and evaluate patient care per treatment plans.
• Administer medical treatment as prescribed by physician.
• Teach and provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Document and report patient progress to the treatment team.

Education

RN License (Maryland)

Job description

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• Posted on October 13, 2026

Locations

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Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• On-site
• Nursing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REGIS012785

Description

Schedule: 36 hours weekly, 7pm to 7am with rotating weekends | Job Location Type: In Person

Our Young Adult Unit is a 18-bed unit located on our Towson Campus that serves adult patients ages 18 to 30 who suffer from one or more psychiatric disorders. Our experienced staff has the capability to treat a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including, but not limited to: bipolar disorder, depression, and first-break psychosis.

What to expect.

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.

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:

• 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.

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

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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