Nurse Acute-- Surgical Intensive Care/ Neuro Critical Care Unit at Holy Cross in silver spring, Maryland

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full time
Shift:Rotating Shift




Description:This 16-bed intensive care unit provides care to surgical patients and neurosurgical and medical patients with complex needs that require critical care modalities and interventions, and epilepsy monitoring.


All intensive care units are staffed with Intensivists, Registered Nurses, and Health Unit Coordinators. Staff receive support from multidisciplinary team including but not limited to stroke coordinator and neurosurgery team.


SICU/NCCU is an AACN recognized Beacon Unit.

General Summary:



Using the Quality Caring Model, demonstrates acceptable performance and applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of routine patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates fundamental patient/family information to health care team. Identifies and communicates variances from patient goals. Responsible for providing and coordinating interdisciplinary patient care utilizing the nursing process.


This job description, performance appraisal and competency assessment applies to all Registered Nurses who have successfully met performance expectations for Registered Nurse. The employee supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.



Minimum licensure/certification required (if applicable):



Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree (BSN or MSN) preferred. Note, if the basic professional degree is not present on hire, the employee must engage in a basic professional nursing degree program within twelve (12) months of hire.


Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.


BLS certification; additional Life Support training as applicable to unit requirements.


Professional specialty certifications may be required in accordance with departmental standards or role requirements.



Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:



Current knowledge of nursing skills and practice


Computer and audiovisual skills using various applications: internet, email, word processing


Ability to retrieve and interpret data


Effectively read, speak, write, compose and comprehend English


Effective eye and hand coordination


Ability to analyze and synthesize information within a short period of time


Effective problem-solving skills


Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize


Ability to work well with individuals and groups



Pay Range- $37.88-$54.19



Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.



About us:



Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.


We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2022.


Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.


Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.



Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion



Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.