Critical Care RN - Flexible Staffing Across Units

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

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Clinical Nurse, UMMS Staffing (USC) to provide safe, evidence-based nursing care across inpatient, procedural, surgical, and ambulatory settings. As part of the Staffing Center, you are deployed to units based on need and validated competencies.

You must hold a Maryland RN license or be eligible through the Nurse Licensure Compact, with BLS required and ACLS/PALS/NRP as per unit.

Qualifications

• Current and active unencumbered RN license in Maryland or eligibility via the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP or other unit-specific certifications may be required.

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 EMR.
• 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.

Skills

Direct patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication administration

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school

BSN degree preferred

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Clinical Nurse, UMMS Staffing (USC) to provide safe, evidence-based nursing care across inpatient, procedural, surgical, and ambulatory settings. As part of the Staffing Center, you are deployed to units based on need and validated competencies.

You must hold a Maryland RN license or be eligible through the Nurse Licensure Compact, with BLS required and ACLS/PALS/NRP as per unit.