New Grad RN ICU Bridge Program

New Graduate RNs intereted in Critical Care

Summer & Fall 2023

Medicine / Telemetry Unit Bridge to Medical Intensive Care or Cardiac ICU

The ICU Bridge Program provides a structured orientation to new graduate RNs who desire to work in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Upon hire, new graduate RNs begin their careers on a medicine/telemetry or IMC unit within the Department of Medicine. All new graduate nurses are automatically enrolled in the yearlong Adult Nurse Residency Program (NRP) to facilitate the successful transition to professional nursing practice. In addition to NRP, and after successful completion of unit orientation (~9 weeks), RNs will spend several immersion shifts with an ICU Preceptor in the Intensive Care Unit, while maintaining full-time employment on their original unit of hire. Following graduation from NRP, a debrief session & interview will be held between the ICU Leadership team and RN to ensure readiness for transfer. Transition to the ICU will take place 15-24 months from original hire date. Critical Care Courses will be offered following transfer, focusing on nursing care of the critically ill patient. RN to maintain full-time employment on the ICU for a minimum of 24 months post-transfer.

Shifts: 12 hour day/night rotating shifts

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What Awaits You:

• Achievable and Progressive Clinical Ladder to encourage career growth and development
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $15,000 per year
• Student Loan Forgiveness- Up to $5,200 pwe year
• Dependent Child Tuition - Payment for up to 50% of child's tuition and eligible mandatory academic fees at an accredited, degree-granting institution
• Annual Bonuses - Optional Opportunity for up to $2,000 every year through acknowledgement of your professional nursing contributions AND an extra bonus for completing activities that benefit your health throughout the year!

Who Should Apply:

• BSN/MSN or Associated degree candidates encouraged to apply!
• Active Maryland or Compact RN license is required
• BLS CPR certification required: AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted
• No RN work experience required - training will be provided!

All New Graduate RNs will be automatically enrolled in our yearlong Nurse Residency Program to facilitate your successful transition into professional nursing practice.

(Applicants with an Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program may be considered; provided they are enrolled in an accredited BSN/MSN program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of hire)

Important Notices:

***Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your new employee pre-boarding. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted for medical reasons and religious beliefs. Requests for medical exceptions must be submitted at your occupational health screening. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and our communities.

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

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.