Clinical Nurse I- MS ICU - nights

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks an experienced registered nurse for unit-based care, including critical care contexts. You will apply evidence-based practice, advocate for patient and family needs, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care.

Requires Maryland RN license, 2 years of critical care experience, and current AHA BLS certification; unit-specific certifications such as PALS, ACLS, and NRP may be required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Maryland RN license or be eligible under Compact state agreements.
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Must meet unit-specific certification requirements: PALS, ACLS, NRP.

Responsibilities

• Competency in care of unit specific patient population.
• Independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills.
• Serves as a clinical resource for others.
• Applies and integrates evidence into practice.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; independently advocating for patient/family needs.
• Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely effective, equitable, patient centered care.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

RN license (Maryland or Compact)

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

PALS

ACLS

NRP

Job description

Job Requirements

• Competency in care of unit specific patient population
• Independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills
• Engaged in advancing own practice.
• Serves as a clinical resource for others.
• Applies and integrates evidence into practice.
• Functions effectively in roles specific to unit, such as arrest team for ICU, triage for ED, etc.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; independently advocating for patient/family needs
• Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely effective, efficient, equitable, patient centered care

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
• Must have 2 years critical care experience
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP)

Benefits

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $37.75-$52.00
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide