RN | Cardiac | Telemetry | Full Time | Dayshift

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA/HSA

Shift Differential

Job summary

Meritus Health seeks a dedicated RN to join 4 South in providing compassionate care to cardiac, telemetry, and medical patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will monitor patients, administer medications, participate in discharge planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• ASN required.
• 1 year nursing experience required; 6 months - 1 year hospital experience also required.
• Maryland RN licensure or multi-state license; must obtain Maryland license if single-state.
• Magnet-recognized specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to cardiac, medical, telemetry patients.
• Assess patients and recognize changes in condition.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and telemetry.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and blood products.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and other staff to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Promote patient safety and high-quality care.

Skills

Cardiac nursing

Telemetry monitoring

Patient assessment

IV therapy

Medication administration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Join a fast-paced cardiac nursing team where you can strengthen your clinical skills while making a meaningful difference for patients every day. Meritus Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated

72 hrs. Biweekly - 630am - 7pm

Why This Role Matters

As an RN on 4 South, you’ll play an important role in monitoring, assessing, and caring for patients whose conditions can change quickly. From cardiac monitoring and medication administration to patient education and discharge planning, you’ll help patients safely progress through their hospital stay while collaborating closely with an experienced interdisciplinary team.

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to cardiac, medical, observation, and telemetry patients
• Perform comprehensive assessments and recognize changes in patient condition
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and telemetry
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments
• Manage oxygen therapy, wound care, and other complex nursing interventions
• Care for patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and titratable medications, as appropriate
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatments, and discharge plans
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing colleagues, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Promote patient safety, quality, and an exceptional patient experience

Why You’ll Love 4 South

Variety in Your Practice: Build experience caring for a diverse population of medical, cardiac, telemetry, and intermediate-care patients.

Develop Your Cardiac Skills: Strengthen your expertise in cardiac monitoring, medication management, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, wound care, and titration of drips.

Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals who share a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Professional Growth: Expand your Med-Surg and Telemetry foundation while gaining exposure to higher-acuity patients and developing skills that can support continued career growth.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience is required
• Minimum of 6 months - 1 year of prior hospital experience

Licensure & Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland or qualifying multistate/Compact RN license
• Nurses holding a single-state license from another state must obtain Maryland RN licensure as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing
• Specialty certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program™ preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to apply professional nursing standards with compassion and empathy
• Strong communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Basic computer skills required

Why Meritus Health?

At Meritus Health, nursing is more than a career—it’s an opportunity to grow your skills, collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team, and make an impact in the lives of patients throughout our community. You’ll be part of an organization committed to high-quality care, professional development, teamwork, and creating an environment where nurses can build meaningful careers.

Caring for our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

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.