Registered Nurse (RN) - Mother Baby

University of Maryland Medical System • Largo, MD

2d • $42 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates independent care for patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. This role is considered the minimum role for nurses with more than 12 months of experience. The position is based at UM Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, Prince George’s County.

The nurse provides care to the unit-specific patient population, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, and is accountable to patients and families for care processes and outcomes. The role also contributes to quality improvement, unit operations, clinical practice development, and professional development, including mentoring and orienting colleagues. The position is full-time on the day shift. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland, or eligibility to practice under a Compact state agreement recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Solid nursing knowledge and clinical skills.
• Diploma in nursing or an Associate Degree in nursing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current status on all mandatory training and classes.
• Unit-based licensure as required for the role and defined by the unit or department.
• Maintain 10 contact hours of education every two years.
• Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent care to the unit-specific patient population and serve as a clinical resource to others.
• Integrate evidence into clinical practice and function effectively in roles specific to the unit.
• Be accountable to patients and families for care processes and outcomes during an episode of care.
• Contribute to the advancement of group practice on the unit and be accountable to the nurse manager for overall work performance.
• Coordinate as the primary nurse and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan care addressing patient and family needs.
• Assist in developing and evaluating Patient and Family Centered Care practices and suggest improvements.
• Participate in collecting outcome data, including information related to handoffs and medication safety.
• Participate in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators.
• Contribute to unit-level performance improvement, evidence-based practice, or research.
• Comply with regulatory standards and participate in unit-level compliance activities.
• Support charge nurse decisions and perform the charge role on assigned shifts as needed.
• Assist in developing clinical practice protocols and unit standards.
• Participate in unit-based process activities, assist with action plans, and support implementation.
• Orient Clinical Nurse I staff to unit-level decision-making structures and councils.
• Serve as a preceptor, coach, and mentor to new nurses and students.
• Contribute to the skills and development of ancillary personnel and independently attend educational offerings and in-services.

Benefits

• Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus
• Shift differentials: evening $3.25, nights $4.75, weekend days $3.50, weekend evenings $5.25, and weekend nights $6.75
• UMMS benefits, referenced in the 2025–2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree