Lead Clinical Nurse (RN) - Surgical PCU

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The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been named an Honor Roll hospital in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–26 Best Hospitals list. The U.S. News Honor Roll is composed of the 20 top-ranked hospitals in the nation among 4,500. Join the Johns Hopkins Hospital Nursing team and become part of a patient centered collaborative work environment at a World renowned, Magnet designated, academic medical facility. Our nurses are committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, optimizing outcomes through evidenced based practice, and life-long learning.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital Surgical Progressive Care Unit/ IMC is a 32-bed general surgical unit. The unit offers three levels of care: Floor, Telemetry, and Intermediate Medical Care (IMC). You will help lead different initiatives and support the Nurse Manager in the day-to-day operations of the unit, provide resources to staff and help provide patient care. This role is vital in ensuring the unit runs smoothly.

Requirements:

• BSN or MSN preferred. Must be from an accredited nursing program.
• Active Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) or Compact State Registered Nursing license is required.
• CPR/BLS certification required: AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted.
• Experienced Registered Nurse with clinical leadership experience required.

Responsibilities:

• This position is a Unit-based Leadership role.
• Opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of surgical patients.
• Staff continuing education.
• Opportunities for leading hospital-based and unit committees.
• Position combines a mix of administrative duties and patient care.
• Opportunity to mentor new nurses.
• Provide feedback to leadership across the hospital.

Rewards:

• Clinical Ladder
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent Child Tuition
• Annual bonuses
• Generous Shift Differentials
• Comprehensive benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Prescription Drugs
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) plan with employer contribution
• Childcare (2–5 years old)

Contact: mwill343@jh.edu

Important Notices:

• Nurses hired with an Associate’s degree in nursing must enroll in an accredited BSN/MSN program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of your start date.

• Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum 46.57/hour - Maximum 72.18/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 drug-free workplace employers.