Clinical Nurse II Cardiac OR

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse with OR experience in a 218-bed suburban Baltimore campus. You will scrub and circulate, deliver evidence-based care, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.

The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. Requirements include Maryland RN licensure (or eligibility), 12+ months of nursing experience, and AHA BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in Maryland or eligible to practice per MD Board of Nursing.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains competency in care of unit-specific patient population and independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills.
• Serves as a clinical resource for other staff.
• Applies and integrates evidence into practice.
• Functions in unit-specific roles (e.g., arrest team for ICU, triage for ED).
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; advocates for patient/family needs.
• Models practice aligning with unit operations to ensure safe, timely, and patient-centered care.

Skills

Unit-specific care

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Scrub and circulate

Education

MD RN licensure in MD or eligible

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Job Requirements

Job Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

• Competency in care of unit specific patient population; independently practices with solid knowledgeand 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

Work Experience

• 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.
• More than 12 months nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• Previous OR experience required (min. 2 years)
• Cardiac OR and/or Vascular OR experience preferred
• Must be able to scrub and circulate

Benefits

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Range $62.88 per hour
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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