Graduate Nurse Jobs in Maryland

Graduate Nurse jobs in Maryland are in strong demand, concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, and long-term care facilities across the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs including Bethesda and Silver Spring, and the Eastern Shore. Major employers with an enduring presence in the state include Johns Hopkins Health System, University of Maryland Medical System, and MedStar Health, all of which run active new-graduate hiring pipelines. The most sought-after specialties in Maryland are medical-surgical, critical care, and pediatrics. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles23
Top employerFrederick Health
Top cityFrederick, MD
Cities hiring8
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Registered Nurse (RN), New Graduate, MS Telemetry
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Registered Nurse (RN), New Graduate, MS Telemetry
University of Maryland Medical System
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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New Graduate Registered Nurse
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New Graduate Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Baltimore, Maryland
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
10,000+

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New Graduate Registered Nurse
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New Graduate Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Princess Anne, Maryland
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
10,000+

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Nurse Graduate-Rotating (Inpatient Neurobehavioral Unit)
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Nurse Graduate-Rotating (Inpatient Neurobehavioral Unit)
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, Maryland
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$26.99 - $46.92/hr
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Nurse Graduate, Inpatient
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Nurse Graduate, Inpatient
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, Maryland
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$31.01 - $55.85/hr
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Graduate Nurse Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Frederick
8 jobs
Baltimore
6 jobs
Prince Frederick
4 jobs
La Plata
1 job
Glen Burnie
1 job
Leonardtown
1 job
Princess Anne
1 job
Silver Spring
1 job

Graduate Nurse Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Frederick Health8 open roles
CalvertHealth4 open roles
MedStar Health4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in graduate nurse jobs across Maryland.

  • Active Maryland Registered Nurse license or multistate license recognized under Maryland compact participation
  • Graduation from an accredited associate or bachelor of science in nursing program
  • Passage of the NCLEX-RN examination prior to or within a defined onboarding period
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Ability to complete clinical orientation rotations across assigned inpatient or outpatient units
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for patient documentation and interdisciplinary teamwork

Graduate Nurse Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a graduate nurse in Maryland?

To work as a graduate nurse in Maryland, you must complete an accredited nursing program and then apply for licensure through the Maryland Board of Nursing, which oversees RN licensing in the state. After graduating, you take the NCLEX-RN to earn your license. Maryland participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses already holding a multistate license from another compact state may practice in Maryland without a separate application.

Which companies hire graduate nurses in Maryland?

Companies currently hiring graduate nurses in Maryland include Frederick Health, CalvertHealth, and MedStar Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maryland's concentration of large academic health systems and regional hospital networks means new-graduate openings are distributed across both urban Baltimore campuses and suburban Northern Virginia and D.C. corridor facilities.

Which Maryland cities have the most graduate nurse jobs?

The Maryland cities with the most graduate nurse openings are Frederick, Baltimore, and Prince Frederick. Baltimore anchors the market as home to Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland Medical Center, and MedStar facilities, while the Montgomery County and Prince George's County suburbs draw volume from the dense cluster of hospitals and outpatient systems serving the D.C. metro corridor.

Are there remote graduate nurse jobs in Maryland?

Yes, but they're rare. Graduate nursing is a hands-on clinical role, so the overwhelming majority of positions require in-person patient care. About 0% of graduate nurse openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those openings are almost exclusively in telehealth triage, care management, or utilization review rather than direct bedside practice.

How can I get hired as a graduate nurse in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to a formal new-graduate nurse residency program. Johns Hopkins Health System, University of Maryland Medical System, and MedStar Health all operate structured residency or transition-to-practice programs designed for nurses without prior RN experience. Candidates who complete a Maryland clinical preceptorship or capstone at one of these systems are often competitive for those same openings. Holding an active Maryland RN license before applications close, securing ACLS certification early, and targeting medical-surgical or step-down units as a starting specialty all strengthen a new-graduate application.

Where can I find and apply to graduate nurse jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to graduate nurse jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings, identify the roles that fit your specialty interest and clinical background, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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