Working at Johns Hopkins

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Hey all..Johns Hopkins has expressed interest in employing me and a few other hospitals. How is it at Johns Hopkins? I hear they have a great reputation but don't know much about working for the hospital. How is living in Baltimore? Are the salary and benefits good? Are there a good suburbs to raise a family in. I currently work in FL and didn't know much about the area or working for Johns. Any information is appreciated.

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Specializes in Neuroscience.

Hi AJ1980

Although I just accepted an offer at Hopkins, I am from the area and can give you some insight.

How is Hopkins?

Like I said above ive just entered the hiring process at Hopkins, but have been there for clincals many times. It is a really nice hospital. The newer towers add state the equipment that you wont see anywhere else. Most of the staff and patients are nice and willing to help. And I personally enjoy the diversity of people that travel from all over the world to come to hopkins. As a student, I met physicians and patients from places I'd never imagine traveling too. And yes Hopkins has ranked #1 for many years and does hold a great reputation. From my understanding it looks great on your resume and can open opportunities in the future.

How is living in Baltimore?

The answer is "it depends". If you choose to stay near Hopkins, then not so great(high crime). But there are good areas like canton, federal hill, and bolton hill which area consider better areas within the city. I opt to live in Baltimore County because it is safer and I can still use the metro system to get to work. These areas include White Marsh, Rosedale, Pikesville, Towson/Lutherville, Randallstown, Owings Mill, etc. Most of these areas are within a 30 min drive or subway ride. Oh and would be a good place to raise a family.

Are the salary and benefits good?

Compared other hospitals once again it depends. If your a new grad then its competitive, but if you have many years under your belt I hear not so much. From my understanding, Hopkins is on a salary. If your a pace employee, you work 40 hours and/or 240 hours within a 6 week period. Pace shifts are also usually rotating and differential and holiday are factored into the salary(read other post on all nurses to get details). As for the benefits, Johns Hopkins has its own insurance which I believe is excellent. If you use area Hopkins facilities you pay next to nothing for many of the services. If your invited to an interview then you'll get alot of information in your email regarding detail of benefit and salary.

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Specializes in Neuroscience.

Here is also a helpful link: https://allnurses.com/maryland-nursing/john-hopkins-hospital-446601.html

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Specializes in Neuroscience.

Any luck with employment?

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Specializes in ICU / PCU / Telemetry / Oncology.

Looking to take a travel assignment here, so interested in reading what I can about Johns Hopkins.

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Hey, quick question since this is a JHH related thread. Sorry if it seems like I'm hijacking the thread though ! I got a job offer at JHH and the position says it's for a 36 hr/wk part time status does that mean I dnt hv to do the 40 hr/wk salary thing attached to the PACE program ? I know that 36/wk is usually full time elsewhere, but all this talk about JHH being salary and requiring 40 hr/wk is confusing. According to my hiring manager I would still be considered full time.

thnx in advance !

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I also heard they will pay for half of your child's college tuition if they go to school in the US if you work for a Johns Hopkins hospital

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