ICU Travel Nurse Needed For The University of Maryland Medical System

Job Title: ICU Travel Nurse
Location: University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), Baltimore, MD
Position Type: Travel Assignment
Duration: [Insert Duration, e.g., 13 Weeks]
Shift: [Specify Shift, e.g., Days, Nights, Rotating]

Job Summary:
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a skilled and dedicated ICU Travel Nurse to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional care to critically ill patients in a world-class healthcare environment. As an ICU Travel Nurse, you will work with advanced medical technology and collaborate with a highly skilled team to deliver life-saving treatments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Critical Care: Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring, advanced interventions, and life support.
• Patient Monitoring: Continuously assess patients’ vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall condition to detect changes and implement timely interventions.
• Advanced Procedures: Administer medications, manage ventilators, perform complex wound care, and assist with invasive procedures such as central line placements and arterial blood gas draws.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough patient records, ensuring compliance with UMMS policies and regulatory requirements.
• Family Support: Provide clear communication and emotional support to families, helping them understand patient conditions, treatments, and care plans.
• Compliance and Safety: Adhere to evidence-based practices, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Why UMMS and Baltimore?
UMMS is renowned for its cutting-edge medical technology and commitment to excellence in patient care. Located in Baltimore, a vibrant city with rich history and cultural attractions, you’ll enjoy a rewarding work-life balance.

Join the UMMS team as an ICU Travel Nurse and make a profound impact in critical care nursing while advancing your career in one of the nation’s top healthcare systems. Apply today!

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted with relevant experience.
• Licensure: Active and unencumbered RN license in Maryland or compact state licensure.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in critical care nursing techniques, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Competitive pay, of $45-$50/hour
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance.
• Access to professional development opportunities and dedicated recruiter support.