Critical Care RN - Flexible Cross-Unit Staffing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flat rate $55/hr

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Clinical Nurse for UMMS Staffing (USC) to deliver safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care across inpatient and ambulatory settings. The USC RN is deployed to units based on need and validated competencies, working within Maryland Nurse Practice Act guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, professional development, and adherence to regulatory standards to promote patient safety and quality

Qualifications

• Current Maryland RN license or eligibility via Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Minimum of two years of recent acute care nursing experience in the past 12 months.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct/indirect nursing care appropriate to patient population and acuity.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document care in the EMR.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and safety of care.
• Safely administer medications and use clinical equipment per policy.
• Delegate and supervise care within competency levels and act within the Nurse Practice Act.
• Support unit operations and participate in quality and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Safety and risk reporting

Education

Maryland RN license or eligibility via NLC

BLS Certification (AHA)

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Unit-specific certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS) as required

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Clinical equipment handling

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Clinical Nurse for UMMS Staffing (USC) to deliver safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care across inpatient and ambulatory settings. The USC RN is deployed to units based on need and validated competencies, working within Maryland Nurse Practice Act guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, professional development, and adherence to regulatory standards to promote patient safety and quality