Clinical Nurse II (RN), ICU - One UMMS Staffing Center

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 64,747 - 86,788; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is hiring a Clinical Nurse for UMMS Staffing (USC). The role involves delivering safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care across inpatient and ambulatory settings as part of an internal resource workforce.

The USC RN will be deployed to units based on need, must hold a Maryland RN license or be eligible via NLC, and maintain BLS plus unit-specific certifications. Compensation is $55/hr flat rate and requires ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current and active RN license in Maryland or eligibility through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Unit-specific certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS) required based on role.
• Minimum of two years of recent acute care nursing experience in the past 12 months.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care appropriate to the patient population and acuity.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and documents care in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborates with patients, families, charge nurses, nurse managers, and interdisciplinary team for continuity, safety, and quality.
• Safely administers medications and uses clinical equipment per policy and competency.
• Delegates and supervises nursing care activities within Nurse Practice Act and competencies.
• Maintains professionalism, adaptability, and effective communication across units.
• Adheres to evidence-based practice and regulatory standards to promote safety and outcomes.
• Identifies safety risks and participates in safety initiatives.
• Supports unit operations and staffing within validated competencies.
• Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintains current RN licensure and required certifications; completes annual education.
• Engages in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nurse assessments

Medication administration

Clinical collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Maryland RN license or NLC eligible

AHA BLS certification

Tools

ACLS

PALS

NRP

NIHSS

Job description

Job Requirements

The Clinical Nurse, UMMS Staffing (USC) provides safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered nursing care across UMMS inpatient and approved procedural, surgical, and ambulatory care settings. As a member of the internal resource workforce, the USC RN is employed by the Staffing Center and deployed to clinical units based on organizational need and validated unit-specific competencies. The USC RN practices within the scope of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing standards, and organizational policies. Care is delivered in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, with flexibility and adaptability across assigned clinical environments.

Job Requirements

The Clinical Nurse, UMMS Staffing (USC) provides safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered nursing care across UMMS inpatient and approved procedural, surgical, and ambulatory care settings. As a member of the internal resource workforce, the USC RN is employed by the Staffing Center and deployed to clinical units based on organizational need and validated unit-specific competencies. The USC RN practices within the scope of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing standards, and organizational policies. Care is delivered in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, with flexibility and adaptability across assigned clinical environments.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care appropriate to the patient population and acuity of the assigned unit.
• Independently performs comprehensive patient assessments, implements nursing and medical interventions, evaluates patient responses, and documents care in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborates with patients, families, charge nurses, nurse managers, and interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity, safety, and quality of care.
• Safely administers medications and utilizes clinical equipment and technology in accordance with policy and validated competency.
• Delegates and supervises nursing care activities consistent with the Nurse Practice Act, organizational policy, and individual competency levels.
• Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, and effective communication when transitioning between units and clinical settings.
• Adheres to evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and organizational policies to promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Identifies, reports, and takes appropriate action related to patient safety risks, adverse events, and near misses.
• Supports unit operations and staffing needs, including performing charge or other unit-based roles as appropriate and within validated competencies.
• Participates in quality improvement, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives as applicable.
• Maintains current RN licensure, required certifications and validated competencies necessary for assigned clinical settings.
• Completes all required organizational, regulatory, and annual education.
• Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competence.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Work Experience

Education & Experience - Required

• Current and active unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of Maryland or eligibility through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Additional certifications and experience requirements (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS) are required based on unit-specific competencies
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent acute care nursing experience within the past 12 months.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.

Compensation

Benefits

$55/hr. Flat Rate