Registered Nurse I, Night - BMT

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System's Magnet-designated facility in downtown Baltimore is seeking a New Graduate Nurse (CN I) for the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit on the night shift. This full-time role provides residency and orientation to prepare for independent practice within a multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver direct patient care, conduct assessments, implement care plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure safe, evidence-based treatment.

Qualifications

• Maryland RN license or Compact State eligibility required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN/BSN) with NCLEX eligibility; must pass NCLEX within 90 days.
• Current BLS certification required (AHA) or Red Cross equivalent.
• Specialty life support certifications (ACLS/PALS/NRP) required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide safe, timely patient care with clinical reasoning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and educate patients about treatments.
• Safely administer medications and monitor effects.
• Maintain safe environment adhering to safety protocols and document events.
• Demonstrate professional accountability and pursue continuing education.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Clinical reasoning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Handoff communication

Education

RN licensure in Maryland or compact state eligibility

ADN or BSN degree or higher; NCLEX eligibility

Job description

Job Requirements

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!

Job Requirements

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!

Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

New Graduate Nurse

Night Shift

Full-Time

The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) role is designed for new graduate nurses or nurses with less than 12 months of clinical experience. The CN I is expected to successfully complete all requirements of Member Organization’s Nurse Residency Program (if applicable) and departmental orientation. The CN I will achieve practice readiness as defined by UMMS: "The ability to assess and manage each patient's diverse clinical needs while demonstrating the confidence and competence to safely perform and coordinate the interventions needed to provide equitable, comprehensive patient centered care." The CN I provides direct patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and remains accountable for professional practice in alignment with UMMS Mission, Vision, and Values.

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.

Assessment & Care

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments including vital signs, pain, and behavioral status while recognizing and reporting abnormal findings.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans incorporating patient and family preferences, cultural considerations, and developmental needs.

Clinical Practice

• Provide safe, timely, and organized patient care through efficient workflow management and clinical reasoning.
• Acknowledge and implement provider orders in a timely manner with appropriate evaluation of their relevance to patient condition.

Education, Communication & Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members utilizing appropriate communication modalities and chain of command.
• Perform effective patient care handoffs and educate patients about treatments using therapeutic communication techniques.

Medication Management

• Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
• Follows institutional policies, procedures, and best practices for safe medication handling, administration, disposal, and documentation.

Prevention, Safety & Quality

• Implements and maintains a safe, therapeutic care environment by adhering to hospital safety protocols, infection prevention and control standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Completes required documentation including event reports and consent verification.

Professionalism

• Demonstrate accountability for professional practice by adhering to regulatory standards, institutional policies, and the ANA Code of Ethics.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain clinical competence.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Work Experience

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland OR eligibility to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the Maryland Board of Nursing required.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher) OR eligible to sit for NCLEX. Must pass NCLEX within 90 days of hire.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required. Will accept Red Cross BLS upon hire (new hires only).
• Specialty life support certification required based on clinical area assignment (must be obtained within 6 months of hire or by completion of unit orientation, whichever is longer)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support for nurses caring for adult critical care patients
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support for nurses caring for pediatric critical care patients
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program for nurses caring for neonatal critical care patients
• Nurses not assigned to critical care areas are not required to obtain specialty life support certifications