Weekend Night Float RN (7pm–7:30am)

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 87,000; 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 is seeking a Float Nurse (RN) to support multiple core units across the Towson hospital. This in-person role requires flexible scheduling, including weekend shifts, and a commitment to compassionate psychiatric care.

You will provide nursing assessments, administer treatments, mentor Mental Health Workers, and document patient progress for the treatment team. A Maryland RN license is required, with experience in psychiatric settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Maryland Registered Nurse license at appointment.
• Analytical ability to formulate nursing care plans and document.
• Interpersonal skills to work with psychiatrically ill patients and teams.
• Psychiatric nursing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Float to various core units throughout the hospital.
• Provide relief coverage during staff shortages or patient status changes.
• Perform a full range of nursing services, including assessment, administration, and evaluation of patient care.
• Administer treatments prescribed by physicians and provide psychosocial support.
• Provide day-to-day clinical direction to Mental Health Workers.
• Document and report patient progress to the treatment team.

Skills

Nursing theory

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgment

Education

Maryland RN license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Float Nurse (RN) to support multiple core units across the Towson hospital. This in-person role requires flexible scheduling, including weekend shifts, and a commitment to compassionate psychiatric care.

You will provide nursing assessments, administer treatments, mentor Mental Health Workers, and document patient progress for the treatment team. A Maryland RN license is required, with experience in psychiatric settings preferred.