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Meritus Health
Hagerstown, Maryland

Nurse Practitioner - General & Thoracic Surgery

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$124k-$145k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Location: Meritus General Surgery – Hagerstown, MD
  • Schedule: Full Time
  • Salary: $124,000–$145,000 annually

Make Your MARK in Surgical Care

Are you a Nurse Practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and enjoys being part of a collaborative, high-performing team?

Meritus Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our General Surgery team, supporting both General and Thoracic Surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced surgeons and advanced practice providers while caring for patients throughout the surgical journey—from initial evaluation and diagnosis through surgical care and recovery.

If you’re looking for a role that combines clinical autonomy, surgical experience, teamwork, and opportunities for professional growth, we’d love to have you join us.

Your Role in Surgical Care

As a Nurse Practitioner on the General and Thoracic Surgery team, you’ll be an integral part of the surgical service. You’ll collaborate closely with surgeons, APPs, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.

Your Responsibilities May Include

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for surgical patients
  • Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative patient management
  • Assist General and Thoracic Surgeons in the operating room
  • Participate in surgical procedures and scheduled OR block days
  • Perform patient assessments, consultations, and follow-up visits
  • Manage postoperative care and monitor patients for complications
  • Conduct hospital rounds and coordinate ongoing patient care
  • Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, treatment plans, and recovery
  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions of care
  • Participate in call coverage as part of the surgical team
  • Contribute to the continued growth and development of the General and Thoracic Surgery service

A Diverse Surgical Practice

This position provides exposure to a broad range of General and Thoracic Surgery, allowing you to build on your clinical expertise while working alongside experienced surgical specialists.

You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in the care of patients with a variety of surgical conditions and participate in the full continuum of surgical care.

Whether you’re an experienced surgical APP or an NP looking to expand your surgical skill set, Meritus provides an environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference for your patients.

Why Meritus Health?

At Meritus Health, we’re building more than a healthcare system—we’re building a destination for exceptional clinical care, innovation, education, and professional growth.

What You Can Expect

  • Competitive salary of $124,000–$145,000
  • Collaborative relationship with experienced General and Thoracic Surgeons
  • Meaningful operating room and procedural experience
  • Diverse surgical patient population
  • Supportive APP and physician team
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Access to advanced technology and modern surgical techniques
  • Teaching and academic opportunities as our medical education programs continue to expand
  • A mission-driven health system with a strong commitment to our community

Growing Our Future

Meritus Health continues to expand its role in medical education and physician training, creating exciting opportunities for providers who enjoy teaching and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

With the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine and expanding residency programs, our organization is creating an environment where clinical practice, education, and innovation come together.

Why Hagerstown?

Located in Washington County, Maryland, Hagerstown offers the best of both worlds—a welcoming community with easy access to some of the region’s largest metropolitan areas.

Explore the rich history of the crossroads of the Civil War, enjoy outdoor adventures along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national and state parks, or experience the arts and entertainment scene at venues such as the Maryland Theatre.

And when you want to explore beyond Hagerstown, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia are all within easy reach.

Benefits That Support You

Meritus Health offers a comprehensive, team-member-focused benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally.

Benefits Include

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Multiple medical plan options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off beginning accrual on day one
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Access to financial planning resources
  • And more

Health, dental, and vision coverage is available beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment for eligible team members working at least 16 hours per week.

Happy to Help

At Meritus Health, we believe every interaction is an opportunity to learn, listen, support, and make a difference.

Our culture is built around collaboration, compassion, and a commitment to helping one another succeed. From our patients to our providers and every team member in between, we strive to create an environment where people feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your surgical career and become part of a growing General and Thoracic Surgery team, we invite you to join Meritus Health.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will evaluate, diagnose, and manage surgical patients throughout their care journey, including preoperative and postoperative support. They will also assist surgeons in the operating room and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified Nurse Practitioner capable of working in a fast-paced surgical environment. Experience in surgical settings and the ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons and healthcare teams are essential.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Surgical assistancePatient evaluationTreatment planningPreoperative managementPostoperative managementPatient assessmentConsultationPatient educationMultidisciplinary collaboration

General Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 72% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution30 jobs · 24 employers

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
46%
Relocation assistance
21%
Loan repayment
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.4
Better work-life than 10% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 14,090 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Hagerstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,407/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.2
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Meritus Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Hagerstown, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid Time Off beginning accrual on day one
Company-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Access to financial planning resources