Registered Nurse Lead - CCU

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 66,069 - 102,410; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a Lead Nurse to oversee nursing operations in the Cardiac ICU and ensure the delivery of exceptional, patient-centered care. This role blends direct clinical practice with leadership, mentorship, and collaboration to support nursing staff in delivering high-quality care.

The Lead Nurse partners with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, strengthen operational efficiency, and uphold compliance with policies and evidence-based

Qualifications

• Active Maryland or Compact RN license at time of hire.
• BLS CPR required.
• 2 years high-acuity ICU experience preferred; RN 1, 2, and RN 3 competencies.
• BSN degree required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing operations within the Cardiac ICU and ensure patient-centered care.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Improve patient outcomes and uphold compliance with policies and best practices.

Education

BSN (Required)

Job description

Requisition #:673247 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Nursing Schedule:Rotating Shift Employment Type:Full Time

Make it happen at Hopkins.

Weekly Working Hours: 40-hours/week

Shift: 12-hour Day Shift

The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals list for over two decades. We believe that the commitment from our entire professional staff is one of the primary reasons we can continually set the standard of excellence in patient care, both in our community and around the world. Renowned for our specialty services and innovative clinical advances.

The Lead Nurse is responsible for overseeing nursing operations within the Cardiac ICU and ensuring the delivery of exceptional, patient-centered care. This role combines direct clinical practice with leadership, mentorship, and collaboration to support nursing staff and promote the highest standards of care. The Lead Nurse partners closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, strengthen operational efficiency, and uphold compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based best practices. Serving as a clinical role model, the Lead Nurse demonstrates professionalism, compassion, and excellence in all interactions with patients, families, visitors, providers, and team members.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital Cardiac Care Unit is a 12-bed intensive care unit specializing in the care of patients with complex and acute cardiac conditions. The unit cares for patients experiencing acute myocardial infarction and related complications such as cardiogenic shock, post-infarction angina, and congestive heart failure. In addition, the team manages critically ill patients with severe cardiomyopathies, valvular heart disease, and life-threatening arrhythmias.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland or Compact RN license is required at time of hire
• BLS CPR required
• 2 year recent high acuity ICU experience preferred; proficient in RN 1, 2, and RN 3 competencies.
• BSN (Required)

Salary Range: Minimum 47.96/hour - Maximum 74.34/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.