Surgical ICU Full Time, Nights

Generous Shift Differential!!

SICU received a GOLD Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Beacon units must meet exacting criteria in regards to their leadership structures and systems; staffing and staff engagement; effective communication, knowledge management, and learning and development; evidence-based practice and processes; and outcome measurement.

UMMC Surgical Intensive Care Unit is a 24-bed adult critical care unit specializing in care of 10-15 surgical services.

Surgical services supported in the SICU include but are not limited to:

• Emergency surgery
• Transplant
• Thoracic
• ENT
• Orthopedics
• OMFS
• Gynecology
• Surgical Oncology
• Vascular Surgery

Surgical ICU Orientation

• Based on your current level of skills and prior experience
• Dedicated nurse educator that works to tailor orientation directly to your needs
• SICU specific classes you will take to master the skills and equipment we use on this unit
• New graduate nurses will also be enrolled in the hospital-wide New Graduate Residency program to offer additional support
• Multiple learning opportunities beyond orientation that provide bedside nurses with advanced skills.

The SICU has a unit-based shared governance structure to allow all nurses to participate in decision making. This local structure also supports the hospital-wide governance structure, providing a SICU voice at all levels of decision making.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at UMMC, you'll 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 a 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 University of Maryland School of Nursing.

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet(r)-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!