Registered Nurse (RN), Shock Trauma PACU, Rotating at University of Maryland Medical System

Company Description

THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland’s health care system and community. We’re known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world’s first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation’s largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland’s first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland’s Children’s Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Shock Trauma PACU

Full-Time - Rotating shift; 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am
Baltimore, Maryland

$20K Sign on Bonus 

University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is looking for extraordinary Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our nursing team. Come elevate your skills and experience by working with a world-class, Magnet designated (3 times in a row) Academic Medical Center. UMMC is the flagship academic medical center at the heart of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) located in downtown Baltimore.

Job Summary

The Shock Trauma PACU is a 12-bay unit with a 24/7 team, providing peri-anesthesia care specializing in traumatic injury management 365 days a year.  Vigilant pre and post-operative care is provided to outpatients and inpatients undergoing scheduled or emergency surgery by more than 20 surgical and procedural services.  This unique team also supports the mission of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center through their clinical flexibility outside of traditional peri-anesthesia care, including procedural space and patient overflow from the Trauma Resuscitation Unit. Not your typical PACU. Nurses must be competent in titration of vasopressors, airway management, care of ventilated patients, blood product administration and fluid resuscitation. 

As a Registered Nurse at UMMC, you will experience:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• n Achievable Professional Advancement Model: Opportunities to progress in function, skills, and pay through our achievable promotion schedule.
•  The opportunity to work in a specialized care environment at an Academic Medical Center with nursing centered care model and Magnet Designation.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans, and more!
• A highly competitive wage scale: Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against market standards.
• Generous tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year for your graduate degree at the University of Maryland School of Nursing.

Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you will not find a more vibrant place to work! 

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Maryland or eligible to practice under a compact license;
• BSN preferred (Associates Nurses with at least 1+ years of experience);
• All applicants must have at least 1-2 yrs. preferred experience in ICU such as Surgical, Medical, and Neuro in an inpatient facility
• Minimum 1 year ICU experience required. Surgical/trauma ICU preferred.

Additional Information

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