SICU NP: Lead Surgical Critical Care

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. This role involves providing clinical direction for patient care and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality and safety.

Ideal candidates should hold a Master’s of Science in Nursing or a related degree and have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Certifications in BLS and ACLS are required, along with a current Maryland license.

This position emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement of clinical practices.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant providing direct care to patients preferably in a surgical program setting.
• Current Maryland license in good standing as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day organizational and clinical direction for surgical intensive care unit patients.
• Demonstrates competence in clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Orders, obtains, and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s of Science in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. This role involves providing clinical direction for patient care and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality and safety.

Ideal candidates should hold a Master’s of Science in Nursing or a related degree and have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Certifications in BLS and ACLS are required, along with a current Maryland license.

This position emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement of clinical practices.