Registered Nurses (RN)

1. University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS)

UMMS offers a wide range of RN roles—PACU, Telemetry, Shock Trauma, Emergency, Behavioral Health, Neuro Acute—with $15k–$20k sign‑on bonuses  

•  Typical perks: full health benefits, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, career progression, and recognition for diversity and workplace culture .

2. New Graduate RN – Labor & Delivery

• For new grads at UMMS: $10k sign‑on; ideal for those graduating in late 2024 

3. Other Baltimore-Area Healthcare Employers

• GBMC Healthcare (Towson): Unit-specific RNs (e.g., stroke/telemetry) offering $10k–$25k+ bonuses and pay between $30–$56/hr 
• Home Care & Hospice (Amedisys, FutureCare): Home health RN roles with $10k sign‑on, salaries ~$98k–105k/year 

💵 Baltimore RN Salary Snapshot

• New-grad pay: ~$34/hr (UMMS & Hopkins)
• Experienced bedside RNs: $39–$45/hr, depending on specialty and shift 
• Total compensation (incl. shift/weekend premiums): often higher substantially.

✅ Next Steps for You

1. Decide your setting: Critical care (ED, PACU), telemetry, labor/delivery, or home health.
2. Research each contract: Check sign-on terms, commitment length, and repayment conditions.
3. Balance factors: Consider work-life impact of 12‑hr nights, stress level, and long-term benefits.
4. Seek peer insight: Talk to current/former staff, use Reddit or local nursing forums.
5. Prepare for interviews: Be ready to negotiate shift differentials and contract terms.

Home Health Aides

Here’s a comprehensive look at Home Health Aide (HHA) roles in the Baltimore, MD area:

Pay & Salary Ranges

• Indeed reports average hourly wage of $17.02/hr (range $14.69–$19.71) with ~$4,000/year overtime  
• Salary.com indicates average annual salary around $36,340 (range $33,053–$40,189)  
• Glassdoor users estimate total annual pay near $43,786 (base $40,799 plus ~$3,000 bonuses)  
• Job ads for REAL LIFE HEALTH CARE list $17.33–$19.16/hr   

Bonuses & Incentives

• Local positions typically do not include sign-on bonuses.
• Out-of-area providers occasionally offer small bonuses
• Be cautious: large sign-on bonuses may signal high turnover or mandatory stay contracts, meaning you could have to repay if you leave early

Role Responsibilities

• Assist clients with ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Prep meals and aid with feeding.
• Provide companionship and light housekeeping.
• Perform basic health monitoring (vitals, medication reminders, catheter care)