Meritus Health·Washington County, Maryland
Provide expert clinical support, administer medications, and monitor patient progress for those in Renal, Oncology, and Palliative Care. Advocate for patient needs while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
As Needed Position 7a-7p shift available 5 shifts in a 6 week pay period
Our team on 5 East is currently hiring for motivated, critical thinkers to join our compassionate and collaborative team of nurses! 5 East is a 28 ben unit specializing in Renal, Oncology and Palliative Care.
Our nurses are the backbone of patient care, providing expert clinical support, administering medications, monitoring patient progress, and advocating for the needs and concerns of each patient. Our team demonstrates:
Compassion: We treat each patient with kindness, empathy and respect.
Expertise: We demonstrate an expertise in skills including cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, pain control including PCA/PCEA, chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, peritoneal dialysis, wound care and palliative care.
Collaboration: We work as a unified team with each other and with our patients, families and other healthcare professionals, to provide the best care possible.
Integrity: We are committed to maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and honesty while maintaining a happy to help mentality in every interaction.
Education - ASN required. BSN Preferred. Previously grandfathered active RN’s who graduated from an accredited nursing school as a Diploma RN will continue to have ASN requirement waived.
Experience - Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required.
Licensure/Certification - MD Registered Nurse or eligible for
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.
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.
Market context
In Maryland, nursing openings that require an RN and outpatient care experience are typically competitive because employers often want candidates who can step into ambulatory workflows with limited onboarding. Strong applicants usually show familiarity with patient education, care coordination, and fast-paced clinic settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then compare your outpatient experience to the core duties before applying.
