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
*Up to a $15,000 Sign on Bonus!* The Shock Trauma Post-Anesthesia Care Unit is a 12-bed unit in the Shock Trauma Tower and provides care to patients of varying levels of acuity. This clinical population is primarily adult patients, and some adolescents, requiring post-operative care specializing in traumatic injury management. Beyond recovery care, this team also accepts overflow from the Trauma Resuscitation Unit and an area for special procedures under moderate sedation. Nurses on this team must be passionate, energetic, and high-functioning professionals skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, looking for a complex and dynamic clinical environment. As a Registered Nurse at UMMC, you will experience: A supportive and collaborative work environment An 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.
