UMMS re-opened the One UMMS Staffing Pool for per diem critical care RNs, medical surgical RNs and respiratory therapist applicants September 8.
The Staffing Pool was closed to applicants in mid-May, after more than 1,500 individuals were hired and placed in medical facilities managed by UMMS; more than 500 of those hired were clinical professionals. The System decided to re-open the pool to applicants in anticipation of increased staffing needs due to the upcoming flu season coinciding with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Staff hired as part of this wave of the One UMMS Staffing Pool will be paid starting at $60 per hour and are eligible for the UMMS Bronze Healthcare Plan. The Staffing Center is placing high priority on recruiting medical surgical, telemetry and critical care RNs with the intention of supporting staffing needs at member organizations.
UMMS first established the One UMMS Staffing Pool in late March, in response to a growing need for qualified professionals to assist us in all aspects of delivering exceptional care. Its primary goal at that time was to fulfill the staffing needs of our mission, which includes temporary COVID-19 medical sites managed by UMMS: Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital, TRI (Triage, Respite and Isolation) Support Center at the Lord Baltimore Hotel and testing sites throughout the region. However, when possible, the staffing center has been able to fill needs identified by member organizations submitted to the Staffing Center.
Follow updates and share openings for the One UMMS Staffing Pool at jobs.umms.org/covid-19-emergency-staffing-pool.
One UMMS Staffing Pool By the Numbers
FAQ
Can I recommend a friend or family member to apply for One UMMS Staffing Pool?
Yes. We welcome all qualified applicants, particularly those recommended by current UMMS employees.
Can I apply for a Staffing Pool position if I already work at UMMS?
Current UMMS employees are not eligible to apply for the temporary, per-diem jobs listed in the One UMMS Staffing Pool while employed at an UMMS organization.
How are these staff members screened, interviewed and assigned?
UMMS established a Staffing Center to field staffing requests, screen applicants and interview candidates. Assignments are coordinated with member organizations and alternate care sites based on need and the experience of the staff being deployed.
Do these positions have an end date?
The positions posted in the One UMMS Staffing Pool are per diem and will remain active as long as there is need for additional staffing resources at UMMS.
Who do I contact if I have a staffing need that could be filled by the Staffing Pool?
Submit your request via the Staffing Center by email at UMMS_Staffing_Center@umm.edu or phone at 667-233-5900.
One UMMS Staffing Pool
May 4, 2020
The COVID-19 health crisis has required new ways of thinking and quick action across our System. Medical professionals and health care employees, clinical and non-clinical alike, are rising to the challenges of this unprecedented health crisis. Our need for qualified professionals to assist us in all aspects of delivering exceptional care is growing.
In rapid response to this need, UMMS has established the One UMMS Staffing Pool. This staffing pool lists System-wide job opportunities for licensed clinical professionals, clinical support and support services staff.
The staffing pool allows us to leverage the benefits and strengths of our System by deploying qualified staff members where the greatest needs emerge: at one of our member hospitals, the Federal Medical Station located at the Baltimore Convention Center and other temporary medical care facilities in the area.
Each member hospital can submit requests for staffing needs related to COVID-19 OR deploy available staff to other UMMS hospitals or alternate care sites, via the SmartSheet links below. If you are an employee seeking additional work through the staffing pool, please talk with your supervisor.
For more information, contact the Staffing Center at 667-233-5900 or UMMS_Staffing_Center@umm.edu.