RN - Observation Unit: Fast-Paced Short-Stay Care

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Observation Unit at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, MD. The role supports short-term monitoring, treatment, and evaluation with a fast-paced, patient-centered approach.

The unit includes 17 beds for simple observation and 29 beds for complex observation, with target stays under 20–30 hours. Minimum ADN required; BSN preferred; 6 months nursing experience; CPR mandatory.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in nursing (ADN) (Required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred) and
• Applicants with an associate degree in nursing will be considered. Per nursing guidelines, must matriculate into a Bachelor of Nursing program.
• RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire (Required)
• CPR - Basic CPR Upon Hire (Required)
• Minimum six (6) months of nursing experience required.
• Experience in Telemetry, Stepdown, ICU, Emergency Department or Observation preferred.

Skills

RN

CPR Certification

Telemetry

Education

Associate's Degree in nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Observation Unit at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, MD. The role supports short-term monitoring, treatment, and evaluation with a fast-paced, patient-centered approach.

The unit includes 17 beds for simple observation and 29 beds for complex observation, with target stays under 20–30 hours. Minimum ADN required; BSN preferred; 6 months nursing experience; CPR mandatory.