New Grad RN - ICU Stepdown

Johns Hopkins Medicine • Full-time • Columbia, MD, US • 1m ago

July/August 2025 New Graduate RN Cohorts

Unlock Your Potential at Johns Hopkins!

Howard County General Hospital is now “Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center” and cares for a range of patients with severe health conditions. Our hospital’s highly specialized Intensive Care Unit (ICU) dedicated to adult patients requiring intensive monitoring and care, including after surgery or due to medical conditions, including cardiac care, works closely with the Special Care Unit (SCU).

As a Registered Nurse in the Special Care Unit (SCU), you will be privileged to care for lower acuity ICU Stepdown patients on drips with complex medical and surgical problems.

Darlene Norton serves as the Nurse Manager, demonstrating a track record of effective leadership. Darlene began her career at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2011, initially joining as an RN. In a short span, she showcased her capabilities, earning promotions to Lead RN and Assistant Nurse Manager in 2019. Her journey continued when she later transferred to HCMC.

Darlene is not only a proficient leader but also a mentor who actively supports the professional growth of RNs. She oversees three vital units: ICU Special Care Unit, ICU, and Cath Lab. If you're seeking a dynamic environment and a chance to work under Darlene's leadership, consider applying to become part of the culture she has nurtured at HCMC!

Apply and learn how to elevate your career and Be a Part of Something Bigger when you join our nursing family!

Why nurses love Howard County Medical Center:

Team Nursing that focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to care with the nurse at the forefront
Warm and collegial environment
Fantastic benefits

Free parking and more!

The nurses at JHHCMC love what they do! They love supporting the community, and we are always looking for healthcare professionals seeking a home.

Hear directly from our Hospital President, Shafeeq Ahmed, MD, MBA, FACOG, as he provides insights into our work and its motivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8

Meet Ron Langlotz, RN, DNP, CNO, and discover why he transferred from Johns Hopkins Hospital to join the team at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.

Who should apply:

Graduates of an accredited nursing program
Active RN license required
BLS CPR certification required
All New Grads will be automatically enrolled in our Full Year Nurse Residency Program

Benefits for you and your family:

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you balance work with life so you can focus on what matters most: your well-being and that of your loved ones. Some of our benefits and rewards include:

Dependent Child Tuition Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Two retirement plans: Retirement Income Plan and 403(b) Savings Plan
Affordable Healthcare options
7 paid holidays each year
Paid Days Leave (PDL)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Clinical ladder
Daycare
On campus gym
Earn $1,000 annually for practicing self-care with Healthy @ Hopkins
…and more

https://jhhsbenefits.com/

JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!

Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. 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.

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