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Meritus Health
Hagerstown, Maryland

Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care (PRN)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsPer Diem Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Meritus Health is looking for experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner.

We are looking for providers to manage acute walk-in urgent cases and minor procedures. Procedures include, but are not limited to, suturing, fracture care/splinting, I&Ds, etc. We also have an imaging and lab draw onsite.

Why Hagerstown

  • Discover a myriad of experiences in one of the two fastest-growing counties in Maryland, Washington County, where diversity thrives. Explore the rich history of the crossroads of the Civil War, or embark on outdoor adventures along the Appalachian Trail and numerous national and state parks. Enjoy cultural attractions such as the Maryland Theater, home of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and easy access to nearby urban centers like Baltimore and Washington, DC.

About Us

  • Meritus Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care in our community.
  • Upcoming Medical School and Residency Programs
  • The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine is set to launch in the summer of 2025, offering a promising growth for our organization.
  • Meritus is also developing new residency programs in the upcoming years with plenty of teaching opportunities.
  • Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, and more.
  • Caring for our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.

  • Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.

  • Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement

Support for your continued learning and career growth.

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
  • Shift Differential Pay

Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

Happy to Help

  • At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment.

Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for managing acute walk-in urgent care cases and performing minor procedures such as suturing, fracture care/splinting, and incision and drainage (I&Ds). The role also involves utilizing onsite imaging and lab draw capabilities.

Requirements

The position requires an experienced Nurse Practitioner capable of handling acute urgent care needs and performing specific minor medical procedures. Experience in an urgent care setting is specifically sought by Meritus Health.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Acute Case ManagementOnsite Lab Draw

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Meritus Health ranks #25 of 35 employers hiring contract/1099 Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 40% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Urgent Care by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care listings in Maryland39 active815 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 40% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Urgent Care pay trend+7.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Meritus Health#25 of 35 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Nurse Practitioner Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 40 employers

23
<$175k
12
$175k-200k
7
$200k-225k
6
$225k-250k
2
$250k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs

401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
51%
CME allowance
51% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 1.5
Below most Urgent Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 812 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Meritus Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance
Malpractice Insurance
Life Insurance

Living in Hagerstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,407/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.