New grad job situation in Maryland

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I'm a new grad RN from Long Island with an associates degree, working on a BSN (program started a week after graduation from associates). I'm interested in moving to Maryland, but wanted to obtain a position before I did.

I was wondering what the pay is like in Maryland, it's about $75,000/yr working nights in a hospital on Long Island.

What are some hospitals or hospital systems I should look at for a position?

Any additional advice? Thanks!

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University of Maryland Medical Center starts their new grads at $24.15/hr. A lot of the hospitals in the city have new grad programs - I'd try looking at UMMC, Hopkins, and Harbor Hospital.

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Thanks a lot for the info. I sent in a few applications. Do you know how much a 2 bedroom apartment goes for in those areas?

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It depends on where you want to live. If you are looking in the downtown area, it's going to be expensive (in my opinion). A lot of people live in Federal Hill or Fells Point. If you are looking to do that, I would try Craigslist because that seems to be where the most reasonably priced apartments and rowhomes are listed. I have friends who are paying $1600-1700/month for a one bedroom apartment in Federal Hill, and then others who are paying $2200/month for a three bedroom rowhouse so it varies. There are also a lot of places outside of the city you could live that are less expensive and that still wouldn't be too bad of a commute. Mt. Washington and Towson are two that come to mind, and they are about a 20 minute drive into the city.

I hope this is helpful!

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I am a new grad living in MD. Be aware that last time I was applying for positions UMMC was not hiring new grads at this time. I would check out Johns Hopkins Bayview. I got in for an interview for a position that was experience preferred just a few days ago. I know that most of the hospitals in the area have already hired their new grads. Good luck!

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It depends on where you want to live. If you are looking in the downtown area, it's going to be expensive (in my opinion). A lot of people live in Federal Hill or Fells Point. If you are looking to do that, I would try Craigslist because that seems to be where the most reasonably priced apartments and rowhomes are listed. I have friends who are paying $1600-1700/month for a one bedroom apartment in Federal Hill, and then others who are paying $2200/month for a three bedroom rowhouse so it varies. There are also a lot of places outside of the city you could live that are less expensive and that still wouldn't be too bad of a commute. Mt. Washington and Towson are two that come to mind, and they are about a 20 minute drive into the city.

I hope this is helpful!

Thanks so much for the advice. I'd actually prefer to live in the suburbs anyway. I'll take a look now that you've given me a starting point. I'm interested in Maryland and Delaware. Thanks again!.

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.

I pay 850.00 for a nice 1 bedroom apt. in a safe ( a big issue in Baltimore City) family oriented quiet neighborhood. I live in a complex that has a pool, is next to a nice park, and has a stream with some woods on the other side. We see deer, rabbits on a regular basis, and occasional fox, groundhogs, raccoons. I walked to Preakness, and to see the horses in exercise. I live within 7 miles (15 min ) of about 8 hospitals, including mine.

Hope that helps.

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Hey OP, just a thought, Anne Arundel county is really wonderful, (Crofton,Arnold, Annapolis, Severna Park) and you can get a nice place for around 1500. It's where I live!

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