Registered Nurse (RN), Shock Trauma, Critical Care Resuscitation Unit, Nights

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant academic medical center in Baltimore as a Registered Nurse in the Critical Care Resuscitation Unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide care to critically ill patients in a collaborative environment. You'll be instrumental in patient evaluation, resuscitation, and stabilization during emergencies. With a focus on improving patient outcomes and satisfaction, you'll work alongside a dedicated team to enhance the science of nursing. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Shift Differential

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Competent evaluation with successful probation; current mandatory classes/training.
• Recent clinical experience in a comparable setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate patient care within a clinical specialty.
• Demonstrates professional nursing practice and contributes to strategies for improving patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership ability

Computer literacy

Effective communication skills

Education

Maryland RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Patient data management software

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Shock Trauma, Critical Care Resuscitation Unit, Nights

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Company Description
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
Full Time Nights 7pm to 7am
This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at UMMC with more than 12 months of experience. The nurse will be competent in required skills and fully participate in unit governance. Adheres to the UMMC Professional Nurse Job Charter. Provides and coordinates patient care within a clinical specialty, serving as an effective team member. Demonstrates professional nursing practice and contributes to strategies for improving patient outcomes, satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness. Is accountable to patients, families, peers, and the nurse manager for care processes, outcomes, and performance.

The Critical Care Resuscitation Unit (CCRU) specializes in resuscitation of adult critically-ill, non-trauma patients transferred for tertiary care. Using a collaborative team approach, it facilitates rapid access to services such as neurology, stroke neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, cardiology, emergency surgery, vascular, soft tissue, medicine, and transplant.

As a nurse in the CCRU, you will provide care to a diverse patient population requiring rapid evaluation, resuscitation, stabilization, and management for neurological, surgical, medical, and cardiac emergencies. For detailed conditions and therapies, visit http://www.umm.edu/ccru.

Qualifications

• Competent evaluation with successful probation; current mandatory classes/training.
• Maryland RN licensure or eligibility via Compact agreements.
• Maintain 10 contact hours education/year.
• Member of a professional organization.
• Recent clinical experience in a comparable setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Leadership ability, such as charge nurse or preceptor roles.
• Computer literacy for managing patient data.
• Knowledge of growth, development, and patient assessment across lifespan.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Patient Safety

• Ensure safety in job functions and participate in safety initiatives.
• Act to correct observed risks; report adverse events and near misses.
• Identify risks and communicate to management.

Unit Preferences

• Minimum 2 years current Critical Care experience in high-acuity ICU.
• Experience with invasive monitoring (arterial lines, EVDs, PA catheters, balloon pumps).
• Extensive knowledge of vasoactive medications and titration.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Membership in professional organizations (AACN, STN, ENA).
• Advanced certifications (CCRN, TCRN, CEN).

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $34.50-$59.08
• Shift Differential available.
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide.

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