RN - Emergency Department - Full Time - 830am - 9pm

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Meritus Health’s Emergency Department in Hagerstown is hiring a Registered Nurse for full-time day/evening shifts (830am–9pm). Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus is available. The ED is a MIEMSS Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with a strong focus on patient-centered care and teamwork.

Education: ASN or higher required; BSN preferred. At least one year of hospital nursing experience and Maryland RN licensure (or compact state with Maryland designation) are needed.

Qualifications

• ASN or higher is required.
• BSN or higher is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of hospital experience is required.
• Current Maryland RN license or multi-state compact license with Maryland privileges is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care in a high-acuity ED.
• Monitor and triage patients, administer medications and treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians and trauma team to stabilize patients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

ASN or higher

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

RN - Emergency Department - Full Time - 830am - 9pm

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: RNEME014793

• Posted : August 10, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $35.50 USD to $58 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

Description

New Pay Range: $35.50-$58.00

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Full Time - 830am - 9pm

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus

At Meritus, you’ll be part of an elite team committed to excellence in emergency care, innovation, and compassionate patient-centered service. If you are a nurse that is ready to take your career to the next level, join us today!

Our fast-paced Emergency Department is a MIEMSS Designated Level III Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and Cardiac Interventional Center. We provide advanced emergency care to approximately 72,000 patients annually, including 3,800 trauma cases, utilizing cutting-edge technology and expertise. We specialize in the emergency treatment and stabilization of a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, including multi-system trauma, life-threatening medical conditions, general medical-surgical emergencies, orthopedic and neurological injuries, minor trauma, and psychiatric crises for both adult and pediatric patients.

RNs in the ED benefit from:

• A Collaborative and Innovative Academic Environment – Work alongside physicians, fellow-trained trauma surgeons, and emergency medicine experts in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting that fosters teamwork and professional growth.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits – Enjoy competitive pay, shift differentials, excellent benefits, and tuition and specialty certification reimbursement to support your career development.
• Specialized Training Opportunities – We are an ENA-designated on-site training center for Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certifications.
• Arobust forensic nurse program dedicated to providing specialized care for victims of violence.
• Award Winning Facility - Silver Beacon of Excellence in Critical Care Unit, Certified Primary Stroke Center, MIEMSS designated Cardiac Intervention Center, and Silver Quality Achievement Award for STEMI patient outcomes.

Requirements:

Education - ASN or higher required. BSN or higher Preferred.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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