RN – Neurotrauma ICU: Trauma & Neuro Care Leader

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Requirements

The Neurotrauma Intensive Care Unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team. This high-acuity, 12‑bed unit specializes in the care of patients with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, requiring advanced critical thinking and rapid clinical decision‑making. Nurses in this fast‑paced environment provide complex, life‑saving care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in trauma and neurocritical care.

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. The nurse will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance.
• Practices and adheres to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Professional Nurse Job Charter.
• Independently provides and coordinates care 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

No explicit work experience minimum stated beyond 12 months of experience at UMMC.

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.
• 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, and effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems to manage patient information.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served; knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of 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 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.

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