Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Operating Room – Maryland
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 5x8 hour shifts, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM, every other weekend required, 1 on-call shift per week plus 2 eight-hour weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule
Highlights:
- Operating Room position supporting approximately 40 cases per day in a busy surgical environment
- 1:1 patient ratio providing care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
- Advanced technology environment featuring da Vinci robotic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and evidence-based care
- Exposure to diverse surgical specialties including Trauma, ENT, Colorectal, Plastics, Neurosurgery, Surgical Oncology, Urology, Ophthalmology, GYN, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Robotics, Vascular, and Thoracic procedures
- Cerner/Surginet EMR system with scrubs provided
- Level II trauma facility with academic teaching hospital culture and interdisciplinary collaboration
Requirements:
- Valid Maryland or Compact RN license required at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience required
- Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma and teaching hospital experience preferred
- BLS certification required
- 16-hour Maryland-approved trauma course required (by week 27 of assignment)
- 8 hours annual trauma CEUs required
- ACLS, NIH, and PALS preferred
- Proficiency required in multiple surgical procedures including thoracic, ENT, endoscopic, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and trauma cases
- Experience with electrosurgical units, fiber-optic equipment, and Steris equipment required
- Knowledge of emergency OR response, fire safety, malignant hyperthermia, and latex allergy precautions required
- Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
- First-time travelers accepted; local candidates welcome
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Operating Room position offers the chance to work in a dynamic surgical environment with cutting-edge technology and a diverse case mix spanning multiple specialties. You'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellent clinical care, surgical education, and evidence-based practice while serving as a valued resource for patients and families. The facility maintains a strong reputation for compassionate care, academic collaboration, and both bedside and laboratory research initiatives.
Note: Clinicians may float within scope as needed to meet facility requirements. Time-off requests of 14 days or less are auto-approved, though restrictions apply during major holidays and high-demand periods. Maximum assignment length is 365 days with a required six-month separation period before returning.