Registered Nurse
Princess Anne, MD
- Eligibility
- RNICU
- Unit
- ICU, ER, Med-Surg
Posted Jun 19
What the listing says
Role
- Practice
- Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks charting
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Top of MD ICU pay
MD ICU postings that state pay run $42/hr to $73/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $53/hr, across 35 postings.
About this role
*Job Overview* We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional patient care across a variety of clinical settings, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal health outcomes. Your expertise will support diverse patient populations, from acute care to long-term and community-based environments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working with a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence.
*Responsibilities*
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- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed health histories.
- Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and other treatments following established protocols and safety standards.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth to document patient care accurately and efficiently.
- Assist with diagnostic evaluations including laboratory specimen collection, processing, and interpretation of results.
- Manage complex care needs such as wound suturing, ostomy care, ventilator management, and dialysis procedures.
- Provide critical care support in high-acuity environments like ICU or Level I Trauma Centers; deliver trauma medicine and acute pain management.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medication regimens, nutrition plans, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborate with physicians and specialists in specialties such as cardiology, ophthalmology, infectious disease care, behavioral health, geriatrics, pediatrics, and hospice & palliative medicine.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain meticulous medical documentation for legal and quality assurance purposes.
- Participate in triage processes in urgent care or emergency room settings to prioritize patient needs efficiently.
*Requirements*
- Valid nursing license (RN) in good standing with relevant state licensing authorities.
- Proven experience in diverse clinical environments including hospital medicine, emergency medicine, ICU, medical-surgical units or outpatient clinics.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, and nursing documentation standards.
- Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner or eClinicalWorks; proficiency in medical records management is essential.
- Competency in performing procedures like venipuncture (phlebotomy), catheterization (urinary or vascular), sterile technique for suturing or dressing changes.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals of all ages including pediatrics (neonatal ventilator care), adults with chronic conditions or developmental disabilities.
- Critical thinking skills for patient assessment and diagnostic evaluation; adept at managing acute pain and airway management techniques.
- Knowledge of infection control practices and aseptic techniques to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
- Experience working within long-term care facilities such as nursing homes or assisted living communities is preferred.
- Certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required. Join us to be part of a vibrant healthcare environment where your skills will directly impact patient well-being! We are committed to fostering a supportive workplace that values continuous learning and professional growth while ensuring every patient receives compassionate care aligned with the highest standards of excellence.
Pay: $100.00 - $150.00 per hour
Benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- RN
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- PALS certification required
Place
- City
- Princess Anne, MD
- Median rent
- $1,048/mo
- Local household income
- $69,116/yr
- State price level
- 5% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Maryland index 105.0, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Cottage Home Care is a home health agency founded in 1992 that began in New York and now operates across 15 states, serving more than 10,000 clients with a workforce of over 15,000 caregivers. The organization provides home health aide…
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?