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Director, Nursing - Med/Surg Unit

Holy Cross Health
Silver, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 4/2/2026

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Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Job Title: Director, Nursing - Medical Surgical Units

Employment Type: Full time

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

Position Highlights

  • Competitive pay
  • Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Assistant, CNO, the Director, Nursing will provide leadership for the Joint & Spine and Med/Surg units.

Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities include accountability for the operational management, leadership, professional development and quality assessment and improvement activities of the unit.
  • Responsibilities also include assessing, planning, initiating, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating patient care activities for whom care is provided.
  • Will also assure the unit operates in a manner that meets organizational goals and objectives and meets standards set by regulatory and accrediting agencies.
  • Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.

Minimum Licensure/certification Required (if Applicable)

  • MSN or Master’s Degree in Healthcare or related field.
  • Minimum five (5) years related clinical experience required.
  • Minimum of five (5) years management experience in comparable area of an acute care setting is required.
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or a Compact State.
  • Specialty certification required within six (6) months of hire.

Pay Range: $114,000 – 160,000 annually

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About Us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $114,000 - $160,000

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