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Join a High-Performing Surgical Team

What Sets Our Operating Room Apart

Our Operating Room features 8 advanced operating rooms supporting a full spectrum of surgical services, including cardiac, trauma, orthopedics, robotics, neurosurgery, and multiple specialties. As a Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital, we deliver high-acuity, high-volume surgical care. Our culture is defined by teamwork, safety, and clinical excellence, ensuring nurses practice at the top of their profession.

Opportunities for Growth & Professional Development

Here, nurses build broad, versatile skill sets across diverse surgical specialties. Youll collaborate with surgeons, residents, and faculty, gaining exposure to cutting-edge techniques and academic practice. We support your professional journey through:

Structured Periop 101 courses for new OR nurses.

Specialty training and cross-training opportunities.

Shared governance participation.

Leadership development pathways.

Access to ongoing academic learning and mentorship.

A Collaborative Work Environment

We believe exceptional care starts with exceptional communication. Our team benefits from:

Daily huddles that promote transparency and teamwork.

Strong collaboration across all perioperative teams.

Highly engaged, accessible leadership focused on staff support.

Self-scheduling for shifts and call rotations to promote autonomy and balance.

A Record of Excellence

Our OR team supported care for over 6,300 trauma patients in a single year, making us one of Marylands busiest Level II trauma centers. Through robust peer review, performance improvement initiatives, and a commitment to best practices, we consistently deliver safe, efficient, high-quality surgical care.

Community Outreach & Impact

Our nurses lead and participate in a variety of hospital-supported community outreach and philanthropic initiatives. From health education events to charitable service campaigns, our team is committed to making a meaningful impact beyond the hospital walls.

Work-Life Balance & Staff Member Wellness

We recognize that supporting our staff is essential to sustaining excellent patient care. We promote balance and well-being through:

Self-scheduling to maintain flexibility.

Encouragement of PTO.

Wellness and mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program.

Morale and recognition initiatives that strengthen team culture.

Join the Operating Room team at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center, where experienced nurses work alongside highly skilled surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room, youll bring your perioperative expertise to a collaborative team delivering complex surgical care across a diverse range of specialties. Youll play an essential role in patient safety, surgical efficiency, and exceptional outcomes while continuing to expand your clinical expertise within a Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Operating Room RN with strong scrub and circulating experience who is seeking a dynamic surgical environment, exposure to advanced procedures, and meaningful opportunities for continued professional growth.

Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts | 10:45 AM to 11:15 PM | Rotating Call & Holidays

Key Responsibilities:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Deliver independent, high-quality perioperative care across a broad range of surgical cases; anticipate needs, prioritize effectively, and drive safe, efficient case flow.

Scrub and circulate surgical cases, maintaining accountability for patient safety, clinical outcomes, and continuity of care throughout the surgical episode.

Demonstrate the ability to independently circulate and effectively scrub across surgical specialties in a fast-paced, high-acuity OR environment.

Coordinate seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to support case progression, patient status, and intraoperative needs.

Apply evidence-based practice in real time and serve as a clinical resource during complex or high-acuity situations.

Contribute directly to quality outcomes through NSQI participation, effective handoff practices, and strict medication safety standards.

Maintain full regulatory compliance; support audit readiness and uphold all clinical, safety, and documentation standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts | 10:45 AM to 11:15 PM | Rotating Call & Holidays

Licensure & Experience:

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland or Compact eligibility in accordance with MBON, required.

Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, required.

Minimum of 23 years of Operating Room RN experience, required.’

Prior scrub and circulating experience, required.

Proven ability to independently circulate surgical cases in a fast-paced OR environment.

Trauma experience, preferred.

High-acuity experience and strong clinical judgment in complex surgical settings strongly preferred.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $43.30 – $54.90 per hour.

Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available.

Shift, Weekend, & Holiday Differentials.

Benefits Package applicable to Full-Time, Part-Time, & PRN Team Members.

Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities Within a Growing, High-Acuity Surgical Services Team.

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