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Registered Nurse – Pediatrics
Location: Holy Cross Health – Silver Spring, MD
Unit: 8W Acute Pediatrics
Shift: Rotating
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Purpose

Join our dynamic 8W Acute Pediatrics team, a 16-bed postpartum and pediatric unit that collaborates closely with our 68-bed Maternity Suites. As a Registered Nurse in this setting, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to both pediatric and postpartum patients in a family-centered environment.

What You Will Do

• Deliver direct nursing care to pediatric and postpartum patients utilizing the nursing process
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Provide education to patients and families regarding newborn care and pediatric conditions
• Offer lactation support and promote mother-infant bonding
• Adapt care plans using critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Collaborate with pediatric hospitalists, nurse practitioners, and other departments including the ED and surgical services

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Associate’s in Nursing required, BSN or MSN preferred
• Experience: 1–2 years of pediatric nursing experience required
• Licensure: Current Maryland RN license or compact state equivalent
• Certifications:
  • BLS from American Heart Association (required)
  • NRP and PALS (required)
  • Additional specialty certifications as applicable

Position Highlights

• Work in a collaborative, family-centered unit serving a diverse community
• Opportunity to impact both pediatric and maternal outcomes
• Supportive leadership and ongoing professional development
• Be part of one of the busiest birthing hospitals in the region

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.
• Retention Bonus eligible (must have 1 year of prior experience in this unit)
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Pay rate: $38.92 - $55.68

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.