Registered Nurse – Operating Room

Shift Information

This position requires working three 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.

On-Call Requirement

The role includes one on-call shift per week and two eight-hour weekend shifts within a six-week scheduling period.

Weekend Requirement

Every other weekend availability is required.

Floating Requirements

All clinicians may be required to float as needed within their scope of practice and between similar units.

Patient Ratios

The Operating Room maintains a 1:1 patient ratio.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room experience is required.
• Level II trauma experience is required.
• Prior experience in teaching hospitals and Level I trauma centers is preferred.

First-Time Travelers

First-time travelers are accepted for this position.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• 16-hour Maryland-approved trauma course
• 8 hours of annual trauma continuing education units
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are preferred.

Local Candidates

Local candidates are accepted.

Licensure Requirements

A Maryland or compact RN license is required upon submission.

Time Off Restrictions

• The system will automatically approve requests for time off (RTO) of 14 days or less.
• Every other winter and summer holiday is required, and RTO is not permitted during these times.
• No RTO will be approved on traditionally hard-to-fill days such as Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.

Unit Information

This role is within the General Operating Room, which handles approximately 40 cases daily. The department serves pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The RN will be part of the patient care team, delivering safe, age-appropriate care while acting as a resource for patients and their families.

The Operating Room is equipped with advanced technology, offers minimally invasive techniques, and emphasizes evidence-based care, surgical education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Additional Experience Requirements

• Proficiency in trauma, ENT, colorectal, plastics, neurosurgery, surgical oncology, oral/dental, laparoscopic procedures, urology, ophthalmology, gynecology, general surgery, orthopedics, robotics, vascular, and thoracic procedures is necessary.
• Experience in general OR and trauma settings is required.
• Experience with emergency OR response, fire safety, malignant hyperthermia, and latex allergy precautions is essential.
• Familiarity with electrosurgical units, fiber-optic equipment, and Steris equipment is required.

Charting System

The charting system used is Cerner/Surginet.

Scrub Requirement

Scrubs are provided for this position.