Surgical Acute Care RN — Postop Care Leader & Clinician

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Acute Care Unit, a 24-bed post-surgical unit in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards. You will join a Magnet-designated facility committed to excellence in patient care.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ongoing education, and maintaining licensure. MD-based nursing practice with focus on safety and patient-centered care is essential.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland RN license or eligibility under Nurse Compact.
• Maintain 10 contact hours of education per year.
• Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.
• Active membership in a professional organization.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated leadership as charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical resource.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care.
• Learn and use computer systems to manage patient information.
• Provide care appropriate to patient population and age-specific needs.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication with the care team.

Skills

Lead others

Team collaboration

Computer systems literacy

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Education

Maryland RN licensure or multi-state license (Nurse Compact)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Acute Care Unit, a 24-bed post-surgical unit in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards. You will join a Magnet-designated facility committed to excellence in patient care.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ongoing education, and maintaining licensure. MD-based nursing practice with focus on safety and patient-centered care is essential.