Clinical Nurse II - Acute Surg

Job Description

Work Schedule 7a-7:30p, every 3rd weekend requirement

• Competency in care of unit specific patient population; independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice.
• Serves as a clinical resource for others.
• Applies and integrates evidence into practice.
• Functions effectively in roles specific to unit, such as arrest team for ICU, triage for ED, etc.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; independently advocating for patient/family needs.
• Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient‑centered care.
• Unit Description: The 6th floor is a surgical unit specializing in the care of patients before and after surgical procedures. It also supports medical overflow.
• Ratio: 4:1 – 5:1
• Patient populations served: Hepatobiliary, Colorectal, General Surgery, General orthopaedics (Total Knee, Total Hip, TMA, BKA, etc), Ortho spine, GU (Cystectomy, Prostatectomy, Ileal Conduit, etc), GYN, Head and Neck

Overview of department services: The 6th floor team includes RNs, student nurses, PCTs, and exercise technicians. We work closely with our rehab partners and have a dedicated therapy gym on the unit. Each service line has dedicated advanced practice providers as part of the surgical team to support enhanced recovery and complex patient needs.

About the Unit

UM St. Joseph has proudly been rated “High Performing” in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement and Spinal Fusion by U.S. News & World Report for several consecutive years. Additionally, UM St. Joseph has been recognized as a #1 in the state for Orthopedic Surgery in 2025. Spine surgery excellence award in 2025.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing.
• More than 12 months nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills (preferably 24+ months unsupervised).
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Must meet all unit‑specific certification requirements: PALS, ACLS, NRP.

Benefits and Compensation

• Pay range: $39.35 – $54.05.
• Other compensation (if applicable): shift differential, eligible for a $20,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Review the 2025‑2026 UMMS Benefits Guide.

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