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

About the Unit

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.

About UMMC

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. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to work!

General Summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher) OR eligible to sit for NCLEX. Must pass NCLEX within 90 days of hire.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required. Will accept Red Cross BLS upon hire (new hires only).
• 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):
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support for nurses caring for adult critical care patients
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support for nurses caring for pediatric critical care patients
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program for nurses caring for neonatal critical care patients
• Nurses not assigned to critical care areas are not required to obtain specialty life support certifications