Posted Jul 13, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 14, 2026
What this might mean for you
University of Maryland Medical System is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $104k–$127k a year. Twelve-hour shifts compress the week — three days on, four days yours.
At a glance
Shift
12-hour
Weekends, holidays, call
This job commitment is 72 hours within each four (4) week scheduling period, which includes three (3) 12-hour weekend shifts.
Workplace
University of Maryland Medical System
Hiring employer
University of Maryland Medical System
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
About this role
Provide and coordinate independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. This job commitment is 72 hours within each four (4) week scheduling period, which includes three (3) 12-hour weekend shifts. It also includes one (1) summer holiday and one (1) winter holiday per calendar year.
Requirements
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Maryland, or eligible to practice nursing in Maryland due to Compact state agreements
Unit-based licensure as required (NPR, STABLE, ACLS, Trauma 101, etc.)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Two (2) years of nursing experience as a licensed Registered Nurse
Associate degree in nursing
Maintenance of ten (10) contact hours of continuing education every two (2) years
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Preferred: Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in a specific specialty such as critical care, med/surg, or pediatrics
About the employer
UM
University of Maryland Medical System
Academic Medical Center
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a major healthcare network serving Maryland, with its flagship academic medical center, the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), located in Baltimore. UMMC includes a 789-bed downtown campus and a 177-bed midtown…
966 beds
3.6 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Structured Nurse Residency Program and departmental orientation for new nurses
+Academic medical center environment with access to advanced specialty care and research
+Clearly defined values-driven culture emphasizing compassion, discovery, excellence, diversity, and integrity
What reviewers flag
−Large multi-facility system which may involve complex bureaucratic processes
−Nurses are held accountable to multiple stakeholders including patients, families, team members, and nurse managers, which may create competing demands
Benefits: Specific benefits package details were not provided in the available research data.
Largo sits in Maryland's Prince George's County within the greater Washington metro corridor. This suburban community offers quieter residential living while keeping major healthcare employers and D.C. amenities within commuting distance — a practical spot for nurses seeking proximity to the capital without living in its center.
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