RN - Observation 1 Pavilion, Full time, 12 hour Nights (HCMC) - Columbia, MD
- 12-hour shifts
- Nights
- BSN
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Medicare rating of Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Medicare gives Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Maryland's hospitals average 3.3). 76% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Maryland hospitals by rating.
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- Nurse staffing committee or plan: Maryland's Safe Staffing Act of 2026 requires each licensed hospital to establish a clinical staffing committee and implement a clinical staffing plan. Md. Code, Health-General §§ 19-393 to 19-397 (Chapter 235 of 2026, SB 411) (source: Md. Code, Health-General §§ 19-393 to 19-397 (Chapter 235 of 2026, SB 411))
- Limits on mandatory overtime: Employers may not require nurses to work beyond scheduled hours, except in a narrow unforeseeable emergency, for on-call rotation or in community-based care (covers licensed practical nurses and registered nurses). Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-421 (source: Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-421)
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About the job
Make it happen at Hopkins
RN Observation Unit - 1 Pavilion
Weekly Working Hours: 36
Shift: 12-hour shift 7p-7:30a
Job Details & Qualifications:
Hospital Info:
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its founding in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 262 licensed beds. We specialize in women’s and children’s services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education.
Our mission, "Provide the highest quality care to improve the health of our entire community through innovation, collaboration, service excellence, diversity and a commitment to patient safety" is carried through in everything we do.
Hear what our hospital president has to say about what we do and why we do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8
Unit/Role Info:
Observation Unit
The Registered Nurse coordinates care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Provides direction to other team members to promote quality, safety, and excellence in care. Provides evidence-based practice care based on the nursing process policy, procedures, and protocols. Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary health care team to optimize patient care outcomes. Participates and promotes quality clinical improvement by supporting standards within a given care setting. Practices and promotes responsible cost effective use of resources. Completes all identified annual requirements and competencies for the patient population, care setting, department, and institution. Participates in the performance appraisal process. Demonstrates organizations core values on a consistent basis.
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.
We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com
What Awaits You
- Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
- Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
- Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
- Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
- Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.
Salary Range: Minimum 38.62/hour - Maximum 60.01/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
From Johns Hopkins Medicine's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Johns Hopkins Medicine
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