RN II - MPCU

Nelson 5/Medical Progressive Care Unit
The Medical Progressive Care Unit at The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a 21-bed high acuity step-down unit, caring for critically ill adult medical patients. Patient population includes those with complex organ disease, requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drips, and continuous monitoring. Common medical diagnoses include sepsis, respiratory failure, GI bleed, liver failure, and DKA. This is a highly skilled floor, from which new staff will gain instrumental experience. Nurse to patient ratios are 2:1 or 3:1 depending on acuity. There is opportunity for growth on the MPCU, regardless of where you are in your career! Here, you'll care for patients with complex organ diseases requiring ventilators, vasoactive drips, continuous monitoring, and a wide range of conditions, from sepsis and respiratory failure to GI bleeds, liver failure, and DKA.
What truly sets MPCU apart is our unwavering commitment to your professional growth. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we invest in our nurses through continuous learning, mentorship, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Here, your development matters, and you'll be part of a team that supports you every step of the way. If you're ready to begin a fulfilling career where you belong and grow, MPCU is the perfect place to start. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals list for over two decades. We believe that the commitment from our entire professional staff is one of the primary reasons we can continually set the standard of excellence in patient care, both in our community and around the world. Renowned for our specialty services and innovative clinical advances, we strive to make The Johns Hopkins Hospital an exceptional place to work, learn and advance your career.
Top Reasons to Choose this unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital

• Just received 5th magnet designation - top 5 percent of all organizations nationally
• Reimbursement for on-campus nursing classes/certifications
• 1-hour lunch breaks
• Resources: Charge Nurse and Resource RN out of the numbers for support
• RISE Restorative Space (off unit) - Massage chairs, art therapy room, tune table
• Wellness Program with $ bonus for full participation
• Nursing loan repayment program of $5200/annually for 3 years

Shift: Full-time 12-hour rotating day/night shifts with self-scheduling
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Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree, in nursing from an accredited School of Nursing, preferred.
  Applicants with an Associate Degree in nursing will be considered. per nursing guidelines, must matriculate to Bachelors of Nursing program.
• Active BLS via AHA, American Red Cross or Military Training Network at time of hire
• Active Maryland RN or Compact License at time of hire

Important Notices:
*Authorization to Work: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
Salary Range: Minimum 39.49/hour - Maximum 59.66/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.
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 an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.