Registered Nurse, Surgical Icu, Rotating

Job Description
Surgical ICU RN Full Time Nights
Why US?
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:
Asupportive and collaborativework environment
AnAchievable 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 anAcademic Medical Centerwith a nursing-centered care model andMagnet Designation;
A comprehensive benefits packageincluding health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans and more!
Ahighly competitive wage scale:
Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against market standards.
Generous tuition reimbursementof up to $10,000 per year for your graduate degree at University of Maryland School of Nursing.
General Summary
This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at UMMC who have greater than 12 months experience. This nurse will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance. He/she will practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Professional Nurse Job Charter. Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within a clinical specialty. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Demonstrates and models the full range of nursing professional practice in both care provided and in participation in development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Is accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care. Is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.