RN ICU Bridge Program

RN ICU Bridge Program

Med/Surg / Cardiac Tele / Surgical / Observation / Oncology / Orthopedics Bridge to Adult ICU

The ICU Bridge Program provides non-acute care experienced and new RN graduates with a structured pathway to expand their nursing knowledge and advance their careers within a world-renowned health system. Nurses will build vital, foundational knowledge and skills upon starting their careers in our Med/Surg/Telemetry units. Several paid “immersion shifts” (one-on-one with ICU preceptor) will occur to enhance preparedness for critical care care nursing during their first year. A transfer date will be determined after the 1-year Nurse Residency Program is completed. Upon transfer to the ICU, nurses will receive full orientation along with courses led by the education team to improve their success in caring for critically ill patients.

Shifts: 12-hour day or 12-hour night shifts

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Opened in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 226 licensed beds, specializing in women’s and children’s services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education. In June 1998, Howard County General Hospital joined Johns Hopkins Medicine. Our campus offers free parking!

The nurses at JHHCMC love what they do! They love supporting the community; we always seek healthcare professionals seeking a home.

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: https://hcgh.mybenefitsjhhs.com/

• Free parking and more

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:

• All nurses hired after April 23, 2022 must
• Hold a BSN, or
• Nurses must complete a BSN program within 5 years of their hire date and make steady progress toward this goal.
• Active Maryland or Compact RN license is required
• BLS CPR certification required: AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted
• No RN work experience is required - training will be provided!

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.