University of Maryland Medical System
Nurse Graduate, Emergency Department
Waldorf, District of Columbia, US
Role snapshot
University of Maryland Medical System is hiring a Nurse Graduate, Emergency Department on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Waldorf, District of Columbia, US.
- Company
- University of Maryland Medical System
- Location
- Waldorf, District of Columbia, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
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About the role
Job Requirements
SUMMARY:
Functioning under direct supervision of a registered RN, the Nursing Graduate is the beginning practitioner with a basic generic nursing education background. This level clinician utilizes the nursing process in providing patient care and patient/family teaching. The practitioner in this position cares for selected patients and participates as a member of the health care team. Patients served may include neonate through adult-geriatric. The Nursing Graduate shall practice only under the direct supervision of a nurse who is physically present on the unit to cosign medication transcription, medication administration and nursing documentation; and continually observe, assist, coordinate, evaluate, and monitor the nursing graduate. The nursing graduate must also use the initials “NG” after their name as credentials.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This job has supervisory responsibility.
Work Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
To qualify for the position, the candidate must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Successful completion of required nursing, hospital and unit orientation including but not limited to BCLS certification. Candidate must pass the NCLEX examination within 90 days of graduation.
CONDITIONS:
The Nursing Graduate will be required to use the initials “NG” after their name as their credentials. The Nursing Graduate will remain in this position for no more than 90 days from the date of graduation of a accredited school of nursing. With a satisfactory performance evaluation and the passing of the NCLEX examination, the Nursing Graduate will advance to a Clinical Nurse I. If the evaluation is not satisfactory, the Nursing Graduate may be terminated.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to accurately collect data
- Ability to establish facts regarding patient/family condition
- Ability to identify problems
- Ability to prioritize the needs of the patient and family
- Ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of all patient and departmental documents is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
The ability to read, analyze, and interpret physician’s orders and other written communication methods of the health care team is essential. Ability to respond to customer inquiries or to those of other members of the health care team must be present. The incumbent must demonstrate an ability to read and interpret age-specific data regarding patient conditions. He/she must demonstrate spoken English ability to communicate patient and family education in an age-appropriate context.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts in the preparation of medications, intravenous drips and other therapeutic interventions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland within 90 days of graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current BCLS certification.
Benefits
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: FLAT RATE: $40.54/hr
- Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift differentials, sign-on/relocation bonus eligible