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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. You'll 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 Maryland's 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 University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center's Operating Room team as a Full-Time Weekend Only Night Shift Registered Nurse (RN). This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Operating Room Charge Nurse to bring your clinical expertise and leadership to a high-performing surgical team committed to delivering safe, exceptional patient care. In this role, you will lead by example, collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams, and play a vital role in achieving outstanding surgical outcomes and delivering an exceptional patient experience.
This role is ideal for an experienced Operating Room RN with prior Charge Nurse experience who thrives in a leadership role, demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment, and serves as a trusted resource for the perioperative team while helping ensure safe, efficient surgical operations and exceptional patient outcomes.
SCHEDULE: Friday through Sunday | 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. | Rotating 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.
• Function as the primary circulating RN; maintain full accountability for patient safety, clinical outcomes, and continuity of care throughout the surgical episode.
• Coordinate seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesia, and the interdisciplinary team; ensure alignment on case progression, patient status, and intraoperative needs.
• Apply evidence-based practice in real time; serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for complex or high-acuity situations.
• Champion Patient and Family Centered Care; identify gaps, elevate concerns, and drive measurable improvement.
• Contribute directly to quality outcomes through NSQI participation, effective handoff practices, and strict medication safety standards.
• Lead and support performance improvement, evidence-based practice, and unit-level initiatives that enhance surgical outcomes and workflow efficiency.
• Maintain full regulatory compliance; support audit readiness and uphold all clinical, safety, and documentation standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
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 2-3 years of Operating Room RN experience, required.
• Charge Nurse experience, required.
• Proven ability to independently circulate surgical cases in a fast-paced OR environment.
• Experience supporting a range of procedures including general, orthopedic, and specialty cases strongly preferred.
• 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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