Clinical Nurse II (RN), Shock Trauma OR - One UMMS Staffing Center

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 71,635 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation: Flat Rate $55/hr

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Clinical Nurse for UMMS Staffing. The RN will provide patient- and family-centered care across inpatient and ambulatory settings, deployed to units based on need and validated competencies.

Adherence to Maryland Nurse Practice Act and policies is required. The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, documentation in EMR, safe med administration, and ongoing competency validation.

Qualifications

• Current and active RN license in the State of Maryland or eligibility through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Unit-specific competencies may require ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS.
• Minimum of two years of recent acute care nursing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care appropriate to patient population and acuity.
• Independently performs comprehensive patient assessments and documents care in EMR.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team to promote safety and quality.
• Safely administers medications and uses clinical equipment per policy.
• Delegates and supervises nursing care activities within competency levels.
• Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Education

RN license (Maryland or NLC)

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Education & Experience – Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Benefits

Compensation: Flat Rate $55/hr