Registered Nurse (RN), Shock Trauma, Multi Trauma ICU, Rotating

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System's Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore seeks a Registered Nurse for its 24-bed Multi Trauma ICU. You will care for critically ill patients, collaborate with trauma surgeons and intensivists, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.

Candidates must have 1 year of hospital RN experience, Maryland RN license or Compact eligibility, and ongoing professional education. The unit emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based care, and governance participation in

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or eligible via Compact state agreements.
• Maintain 10 contact hours of education per year and active nursing practice.
• Membership in a professional organization is preferred.
• Recent applicable clinical experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Independently provides and coordinates care for patients within the MT ICU.
• Participates as a multidisciplinary team member and supports unit governance.
• Demonstrates leadership as charge nurse or clinical resource when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical assessment

IT literacy

Education

Maryland RN license or Compact eligibility

10 contact hours of education per year

Professional organization membership

Recent clinical experience

Job description

Job Requirements

Join the exceptional team at University of Maryland Medical Center Shock Trauma Center as a Registered Nurse in our 24-bed Multi Trauma ICU, where you’ll care for some of the most critically ill and complex patients in the region. This high-acuity unit specializes in the management and recovery of patients with a wide range of traumatic injuries, including multi-system trauma and complex surgical and medical cases. As part of this team you’ll work alongside leading trauma surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, life-saving care. Candidates will require advanced critical thinking and rapid clinical decision-making skills, and must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a hospital setting as a Registered Nurse.

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

• This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at UMMC who have greater than 12 months 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.

Qualifications

Work Experience

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.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $37.00 - $54.18

Other Compensation (if Applicable)

Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide.