Critical Care RN, Cath Lab - UMMS Staffing Center

University of Maryland Medical System; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Staffing Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse (USC). The RN will provide patient- and family-centered care across inpatient, procedural, surgical, and ambulatory settings, deployed where needed based on unit competencies.

The role requires a valid Maryland RN license or NLComp eligibility, AHA BLS, and unit-specific certifications. Minimum 2 years of acute care experience and a BSN complete the profile.

Qualifications

• Current and active unencumbered RN license in Maryland or eligibility via Nurse Licensure Compact.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Unit-specific certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) may be required.
• Minimum of two years of acute care nursing experience in the past 12 months.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care aligned with patient population and unit acuity.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, implement interventions, evaluate responses, and document in EMR.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality.
• Administer medications safely and use clinical equipment per policy.
• Delegate and supervise nursing care within Nurse Practice Act and competency.
• Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication across units.
• Uphold evidence-based practice and regulatory standards for patient safety.
• Identify safety risks and report adverse events and near misses.
• Support unit operations and staffing, including charge roles when needed.
• Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain licensure, required certifications, and ongoing professional development.
• Complete all required education and training.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

Education

BSN

Bachelor's degree

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.

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