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Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Baltimore, Maryland

Join a high-acuity Baltimore operating room team as a Travel Operating Room RN supporting complex surgical care across 17 specialties. This 13-week Maryland travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced circulating RN with trauma expertise and strong perioperative nursing skills.

Work confidently in a fast-paced surgical environment serving patients from newborn through geriatric age groups. Baltimore offers a vibrant blend of waterfront attractions, historic neighborhoods, cultural experiences, and diverse dining options.

Travel OR RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,270–$2,400
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 40 hours per week with rotating day shifts
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days, with rotating 8- and 12-hour shifts; typical scheduled hours include 6:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. and 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m.
• Call: Four on-call shifts per six-week schedule period with a 60-minute response time; off-shift hours may vary
• Weekends and Holidays: Weekend and holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Operating Room Environment: Approximately 21 operating rooms and 50–60 cases per day across 17 surgical services
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Active Maryland RN license or eligible Compact RN license
• At least 2 years of recent operating room RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible
• Strong operating room circulating experience required; lead or charge RN experience preferred
• Strong experience with Neuro, Orthopedic/Spine, Cranial, General, ENT, and Oral/Maxillofacial procedures
• Scrub experience preferred, including the ability to scrub a broad range of surgical cases
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience required
• Experience with Epic or another electronic health record system required; Epic experience preferred
• Current BLS certification required; AHA certification is preferred where applicable
• ACLS, PALS, CNOR, and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Willingness to float within the operating room specialty as needed

Travel Operating Room RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in a complex operating room setting
• Serve as a skilled circulating RN for a wide range of procedures, including general, laparoscopic, robotic, orthopedic, spine, neurosurgical, ENT, thoracic, vascular, gynecologic, urologic, trauma, and pediatric cases
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams to support efficient patient care
• Prepare operating rooms, verify equipment and supplies, complete surgical counts, and maintain sterile and safety standards
• Support cases using Da Vinci Xi and Da Vinci SP robotic systems, as applicable
• Care for patients across the full age spectrum, from newborns through geriatric adults
• Demonstrate knowledge of high-acuity and trauma procedures, including complex open, laparoscopic, robotic, orthopedic, spine, and cranial surgeries
• Assist with specimen handling, medication and blood product safety, time-out procedures, infection prevention, and documentation
• Participate in scheduled call, weekend, holiday, and off-shift coverage
• Float within the operating room specialty and adapt to changing case assignments and surgical volume

Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel contract in Baltimore, Maryland, and join a high-acuity surgical team supporting exceptional perioperative patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.