Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join a multidisciplinary team responsible for the care of complex trauma patients.

Working at the Shock Trauma Center, you will become a vital part of a high-acuity trauma team that provides continuity of care for patients from admission through discharge and post-discharge follow-up. The ACNP collaborates closely with nurses, therapists, residents, fellows, attending physicians, and students to ensure safe, timely, and evidence-based care for patients with a wide spectrum of traumatic injuries and complex medical comorbidities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement treatment plans for critically ill and injured trauma patients
• Manage patients in high-acuity settings including ICU, step-down, and acute care units
• Perform procedures within scope of practice (e.g., central line placement, arterial lines, chest tubes, etc., based on competency)
• Participate in trauma resuscitations and rapid response situations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Provide patient and family education and support throughout the continuum of care
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record

Work Experience

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
• Current certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC or AGACNP-BC)
• Active Maryland RN and APRN licensure (or eligibility for licensure)
• DEA certification (or eligibility)
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in acute care, critical care, or trauma setting preferred
• Strong clinical decision-making skills in high-pressure environments
• Proficiency in managing critically ill patients with complex conditions
• Experience with bedside procedures and invasive monitoring preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plans with employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Access to a collaborative, academic medical environment at a nationally recognized trauma center

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

University of Maryland Medical Center is the Medical System's flagship academic medical center. The hospital provides comprehensive care for the West Baltimore community and tertiary care for Maryland and the surrounding areas.

Key services include:

• R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
• UM Golisano Children's Hospital
• UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Transplant
• Heart and Vascular
• Neurosciences and Stroke
• Time-Sensitive Critical Care
• Women's Health

UMMC’s downtown and midtown campuses together provide more than $318 million a year in services that benefit our community.

The food pantries supported more than 350 families by providing free, healthy food to patients who are food insecure. The mobile market provides access to low cost produce to employees and the community.

The diabetes prevention program screens at risk individuals and refers to diabetes and prevention programs. Community based blood pressure hubs screen for hypertension and provide on-going follow up.

In 2024, more than 250 West Baltimore residents were hired through UMMC’s Career Academy and nearly 100 students from city schools participated in training programs.