Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Grad Shock Trauma, Multitrauma Orthopedic Telemetry, Rotating

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System's Shock Trauma Center in downtown Baltimore is offering a CN I position for new graduate nurses. You will complete Nurse Residency, gain hands-on experience in a high-need, team-oriented environment and provide patient-centered care under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and collaboration across disciplines while developing clinical competence for a diverse range of orthopedic, trauma, and telemetry patients.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or eligibility to practice per Maryland Board of Nursing (Compact state)
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with ADN or BSN (or higher)
• Must pass NCLEX within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required; Red Cross BLS acceptable for new hires
• Specialty life support certifications required based on unit assignment (within 6 months or orientation completion)
• ACLS for nurses in adult critical care; PALS for neonatal/pediatric care as applicable

Responsibilities

• The CN I role is designed for new graduates or nurses with <12 months of clinical experience; participates in Nurse Residency Program and departmental orientation to achieve practice readiness
• Provides direct patient care in collaboration with interdisciplinary team while adhering to UMMS Mission, Vision, and Values

Job description

Job Requirements

The Multitrauma Orthopedic Telemetry Unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Shock Trauma Center offers an excellent environment for a new graduate nurse to build strong clinical skills and confidence. As a unit with a more stable patient population, it provides a supportive transition into practice while still exposing nurses to a diverse and complex range of cases, including orthopedic injuries, trauma recoveries, and patients requiring telemetry monitoring. The unit is known for its strong emphasis on teamwork, where nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff collaborate closely to ensure high-quality patient care and positive outcomes. This team-oriented culture fosters mentorship, learning, and professional growth, making it an ideal setting for new nurses to develop both competence and confidence in a dynamic yet supportive environment.

Job Requirements

The Multitrauma Orthopedic Telemetry Unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Shock Trauma Center offers an excellent environment for a new graduate nurse to build strong clinical skills and confidence. As a unit with a more stable patient population, it provides a supportive transition into practice while still exposing nurses to a diverse and complex range of cases, including orthopedic injuries, trauma recoveries, and patients requiring telemetry monitoring. The unit is known for its strong emphasis on teamwork, where nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff collaborate closely to ensure high-quality patient care and positive outcomes. This team-oriented culture fosters mentorship, learning, and professional growth, making it an ideal setting for new nurses to develop both competence and confidence in a dynamic yet supportive environment.

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 Description

General Summary

• 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.

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