OR | Registered Nurse

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 14-Week Contract in Baltimore, Maryland

Join a high-acuity General Operating Room team as a travel Registered Nurse in Baltimore, Maryland. Provide safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients while supporting approximately 40 surgical cases per day in a collaborative environment with advanced technology, minimally invasive techniques, surgical education, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Baltimore offers waterfront attractions, historic neighborhoods, cultural experiences, and convenient access to the broader Mid-Atlantic region.

Travel Operating Room RN Job Details

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Assignment Type: 14-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• End Date: March 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160–$2,270
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, approximately 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Call Requirement: One call shift per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including two 8-hour weekend shifts during each six-week scheduling period
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 in the Operating Room
• Patient Population: Pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Documentation System: Cerner/SurgiNet
• Additional Information: Scrubs are provided. Clinicians may float within their scope of practice to meet operational needs.

Operating Room Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room nursing experience
• General Operating Room and Level II trauma experience required
• Valid Maryland or compact Registered Nurse license at the time of submission
• Current BLS certification required
• Completion of a 16-hour Maryland-approved trauma course required
• Completion of 8 hours of annual trauma continuing education required
• ACLS, NIH, and PALS certifications preferred
• Proficiency with trauma, ENT, colorectal, plastics, neurosurgery, surgical oncology, oral/dental, laparoscopic, urology, ophthalmology, gynecology, general surgery, orthopedic, robotic, vascular, and thoracic procedures
• Experience with emergency Operating Room response, fire safety, malignant hyperthermia, and latex allergy precautions
• Experience using electrosurgical units, fiber-optic equipment, and Steris equipment
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

Perioperative Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate perioperative nursing care throughout the surgical experience.
• Prepare patients, rooms, equipment, and supplies for a broad range of surgical procedures.
• Support thoracic, ENT, endoscopic, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, trauma, vascular, robotic, and other specialty cases.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency Operating Room situations.
• Apply current safety practices related to fire prevention, malignant hyperthermia, latex precautions, and infection prevention.
• Operate and maintain familiarity with electrosurgical, fiber-optic, and Steris equipment.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nurses, surgical technologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner/SurgiNet while maintaining patient privacy and professional standards.
• Float within the Registered Nurse's scope of practice as needed to support care delivery.

Apply now for this Baltimore travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity Operating Room team in Maryland.

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.