Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Grad Shock Trauma, Multitrauma Orthopedic Telemetry, Rotating

<strong>Job Requirements </strong><br><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The Multitrauma Orthopedic Telemetry Unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Shock Trauma Center offers an excellent environment for a new graduate nurse to build strong clinical skills and confidence. As a unit with a more stable patient population, it provides a supportive transition into practice while still exposing nurses to a diverse and complex range of cases, including orthopedic injuries, trauma recoveries, and patients requiring telemetry monitoring. The unit is known for its strong emphasis on teamwork, where nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff collaborate closely to ensure high-quality patient care and positive outcomes. This team-oriented culture fosters mentorship, learning, and professional growth, making it an ideal setting for new nurses to develop both competence and confidence in a dynamic yet supportive environment.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 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! </span></p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><u>General Summary</u></strong></p><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) role is designed for new graduate nurses or nurses with less than 12 months of clinical experience. The CN I is expected to successfully complete all requirements of Member Organization’s Nurse Residency Program (if applicable) and departmental orientation. The CN I will achieve practice readiness as defined by UMMS: "The ability to assess and manage each patient's diverse clinical needs while demonstrating the confidence and competence to safely perform and coordinate the interventions needed to provide equitable, comprehensive patient centered care." The CN I provides direct patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and remains accountable for professional practice in alignment with UMMS Mission, Vision, and Values. </span></li></ul><br><br><strong>Work Experience </strong><br><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Graduation from an accredited nursing program with Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher).</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Participation in the organization's Nurse Graduate or Nurse Residency/Novice RN Program is required.</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland OR eligibility to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the Maryland Board of Nursing required.</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required. Will accept Red Cross BLS upon hire (new hires only).</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Specialty life support certification required based on clinical area assignment (must be obtained within 6 months of hire or by completion of unit orientation, whichever is longer)</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Advanced Cardiac Life Support for nurses caring for adult critical care patients</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pediatric Advanced Life Support for nurses caring for pediatric critical care patients</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Neonatal Resuscitation Program for nurses caring for neonatal critical care patients</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Nurses not assigned to critical care areas are </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>not</u></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> required to obtain specialty life support certifications</span></li></ul><br><br>

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