Registered Nurse, Nurse Grad Nursing Med Acute 10 East

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation's Magnet-designated academic medical center in downtown Baltimore is seeking a Clinical Nurse I (CN I) for new graduates. You will provide direct patient care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and participate in the Nurse Residency Program to achieve practice readiness.

The CN I position supports professional practice per UMMS guidelines and will complete orientation while integrating into a dynamic care team focused on equity, safety,

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Maryland or MD Compact eligibility.
• Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education per year.
• Member of a professional organization.
• Recent clinical experience in a comparable setting.
• Probation completion and mandatory trainings up to date.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in Nurse Residency Program and unit orientation.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

RN licensure Maryland/Compact eligibility

Education maintenance 10 hours/year

Professional organization member

Recent clinical experience

Probation completion & mandatory training

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!
• 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.
• This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at UMMC who have greater than 12 months of experience. This nurse will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance. He/she will practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Professional Nurse Job Charter. Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within a clinical specialty. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Demonstrates and models the full range of nursing professional practice in both care provided and in participation in development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Is accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care. Is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.

Education and Experience

• Competent evaluation with successful passing of probation; current on all mandatory classes/training.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
• Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education/year.
• Member of a professional organization.
• Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead others, such as effectiveness as charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical resource. Demonstrated effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Demonstrated/documented highly effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.

Patient Safety

• Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $37.75-$54.18
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide