Why Be a Nurse at UM CRMC
Nurses at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC) gain many rewards beyond the joy in making a difference in the lives of patients and the community.
Competitive pay and benefits as well as opportunities for further education and career advancement abound at our hospital, which consistently ranks among the best places to work in Maryland.
With the support of our leadership and the Center for Clinical Excellence and Professional Development, we provide the resources you need to thrive and be happy at work.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer excellent employee benefits that support a healthy and balanced lifestyle. These benefits include:
- Employee discounts
- PTO (including sick and safe leave)
- Retirement plan
- Tuition benefits, student loan refinancing and scholarships
Professional Growth Opportunities
From the time they are hired, we guide the professional development of our nurses, providing a checklist of anticipated accomplishments and milestones as part of their career journey.
Professional development opportunities for nurses include:
- Access to learning resources and online courses
- Continuing education financial assistance
- Mentorship programs
- Professional advancement models (roadmaps for advancing your nursing practice)
Nursing Clinical Ladder
Our Clinical Ladder provides advancement and leadership opportunities for registered nurses with a minimum of two years RN experience and one year of employment at UM CRMC.
The ladder is intended to:
- Encourage nurses to reach their full potential
- Improve nurse retention by providing opportunities for advancement
- Improve patient care through nursing education
- Increase job satisfaction
- Promote leadership through professional development
Nurses are expected to:
- Fulfill requirements related to professional development, clinical practice, educational preparation and leadership
- Review qualifications for entry into or maintenance in the Clinical Ladder program annually
- Submit a portfolio of formal documentation that shows successful fulfillment of the required elements
Find Nursing Jobs at UM CRMC
Learn more about the employee benefits we offer and see available job opportunities.
Opportunities also are available for current UM CRMC nurses seeking their next career move.