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Meritus Health
Hagerstown, Maryland

Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist (Day)

Nurse Practitioner Top 10% in Hospital Medicine (NP)Full-Time Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Details

Meritus Health, located in Hagerstown, MD, is seeking a Full-Time Nurse

Practitioner to join our growing Hospitalist team at Meritus Medical Center.

* Block scheduling model designed to support work-life balance

* Collaborative hospitalist team environment

* Closed ICU with intensivist support

* Dedicated nocturnist and specialty support available

* Opportunities for teaching and academic involvement through new residency

programs

Qualifications

* Certified Nurse Practitioner (CRNP/FNP/AGACNP preferred)

* Hospital medicine or inpatient experience preferred

* Eligible for Maryland state licensure

* Current DEA Registration and CDS permit

* Current BLS and ACLS certification per policy

* Strong commitment to patient-centered, team-based care

Support & Resources

* Strong physician and advanced practice provider collaboration

* Collaborative multi-specialty environment

* Growing academic opportunities with new residency programs

* Mission-driven, community-focused health system

* Modern facilities with integrated EMR and strong ancillary support

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement

plans, paid time off, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, and more.

About Meritus

  • Meritus Health is Western Maryland’s largest health care provider, located in
  • Washington County. We are one hospital comprised of 327 beds that service West
  • Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The convenience of many

outpatient facilities right next to and connected to the hospital.

* Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) started July 2025

* Level 3 Trauma facility

* Nonprofit Organization

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. Easy access to nearby

urban centers like Baltimore and Washington, DC.

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

* Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* 401(k) Retirement Plan

* Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement

* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

* Shift Differential 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 join the Hospitalist team at Meritus Medical Center to provide inpatient care within a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include working within a block scheduling model and engaging in academic opportunities through new residency programs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient-Centered CareICU SupportClinical CollaborationEMR ProficiencyAcute Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist (Day) at Meritus Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Hospital Medicine (NP) — ranked against 256 active Hospital Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 60% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Hospital Medicine (NP)

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.

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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
Education Assistance