Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Operating Room – Maryland
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM. Every other weekend required. On-call coverage includes 1 shift per week plus 2 eight-hour weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule. Patient ratio is 1:1.
Highlights
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General Operating Room position in a Level II trauma center with approximately 40 cases per day
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Diverse surgical specialties including Trauma, ENT, Colorectal, Plastics, Neurosurgery, Surgical Oncology, Orthopedics, Robotics, Vascular, Thoracic, Urology, Ophthalmology, and GYN
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Advanced technology including da Vinci robotic system, minimally invasive techniques, and evidence-based care protocols
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Comprehensive patient population serving pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
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Teaching hospital environment with emphasis on surgical education and interdisciplinary collaboration
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Charting system: Cerner/Surginet; scrubs provided
Requirements
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Active Maryland or Compact RN license required upon submission
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Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience required
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Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma and teaching hospital experience preferred
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BLS certification required
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16-hour Maryland-approved trauma course required (by week 27)
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8 hours of annual trauma CEUs required
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ACLS, NIH, and PALS certifications preferred
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Proficiency required in multiple surgical procedures including thoracic, ENT, endoscopic, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and trauma
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Experience with emergency OR response, fire safety, malignant hyperthermia, and latex allergy precautions required
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Experience with electrosurgical units, fiber-optic equipment, and Steris equipment required
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First-time travelers accepted; local candidates welcome
Why It's a Great Opportunity
This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic Operating Room environment with diverse surgical specialties and cutting-edge technology. As a member of a collaborative patient care team, you'll provide safe, age-appropriate care while serving as a resource for patients and families. The facility's reputation for excellent clinical care, advanced techniques, and compassionate service makes this an ideal opportunity for experienced OR nurses seeking professional growth in a supportive, educational environment.
Additional Information
Time Off: The system will auto-approve 14 days or less of requested time off. Holiday coverage includes every other winter and summer holiday (no time off approved). Blackout dates apply for high-demand days including Easter, Mother's Day, and Father's Day.
Floating: All clinicians within the system may float as needed, within their scope of practice.
Orientation: 40 hours of orientation provided. Virtual modules completed on first day (non-billable).
Vaccination Requirements: Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required.
Contract Terms: Maximum assignment length of 365 days regardless of time off between contracts. A separation period of at least six months is required to return as a traveler.
