Registered Nurse Lead - MPCU

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore seeks a Lead Nurse to oversee nursing operations within the Cardiac ICU and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. You will mentor staff, partner with multidisciplinary teams, and promote safety and efficiency in a complex critical care setting.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, staff development, and adherence to evidence-based practices within a renowned academic health system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing operations within the Cardiac ICU and ensure delivery of patient-centered care.
• Lead, mentor, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
• Uphold compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Skills

RN license (Maryland/Compact)

BLS CPR

ICU experience

BSN

Education

BSN

Job description

Make it happen at Hopkins.

Weekly Working Hours: 36-hours/week full-time

Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts w/six weeks' self scheduling

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, we strive to make Johns Hopkins the premier place to work.

The Medical Progressive Care Unit at The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a 21-bed high acuity step-down unit, caring for critically ill adult medical patients. Patient population includes those with complex organ disease, requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drips, and continuous monitoring. Common medical diagnoses include sepsis, respiratory failure, GI bleed, liver failure, and DKA. This is a highly skilled floor, from which new staff will gain instrumental experience. Nurse to patient ratios are 2:1 or 3:1 depending on acuity. There is opportunity for growth on the MPCU, regardless of where you are in your career!

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.

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)

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You:

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

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.