New Grad Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Acute Care, Nights
Job Requirements
Company Description
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, youre coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. Youre embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means youll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade A hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, weve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine. Nationally Recognized for Expertise in Orthopedics 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
Job Description
Work Schedule:7p-7a, every 3rd weekend requirement - Focus of clinical practice/care delivery and on own learning.
- Uses/applies evidence-based practice, accesses appropriate resources.
- Follows unit based protocols, documentation, pathways, etc
- Involves patient and family in care; follows model of care delivery guidelines.
- Conducts patient/family needs assessment; initiates and documents patient/family education, seeks guidance in advocating the patient/family needs when appropriate.
- Delivers care 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 the patients before and after surgical procedures. Also supports medical overflow. Ratio: 4:1 - 5:1 - The surgical patient population we serve includes but is not limited to:
- 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.
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, is required.
- Current AHA BLS certification required.
- Basic computer skills are required.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information
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