Critical Care RN, Cath Lab - UMMS Staffing Center

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$55/hr flat rate

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Clinical Nurse through the Staffing Center to deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care across UMMS units, procedures, and ambulatory settings. The USC RN will be deployed based on need and unit competencies while adhering to Maryland Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, comprehensive assessments, care coordination with the team, and safe medication administration, with ongoing

Qualifications

• Active Maryland RN license or eligibility through Nurse Licensure Compact.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NIHSS or other unit-specific certifications may be required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent acute care nursing experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care per patient acuity and population.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in EMR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality of care.
• Safely administer medications and use clinical equipment per policy.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS/NIHSS per unit

RN license or MD/compact eligibility

2 years acute care experience

Education

BSN or RN with BSN preferred

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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

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.

Education & Experience - Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Benefits Compensation

$55/hr Flat Rate