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

Join a collaborative perioperative team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Baltimore, Maryland. This travel nursing opportunity supports a high-volume General OR serving pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, with approximately 40 surgical cases per day. You will provide safe, age-appropriate perioperative care while working alongside an interdisciplinary team focused on advanced technology, minimally invasive techniques, evidence-based practice, surgical education, and compassionate patient service.

Baltimore offers a welcoming mix of historic character, vibrant neighborhoods, cultural attractions, diverse dining, and convenient access to the greater Mid-Atlantic region—an exciting setting for your next professional nursing assignment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Specialty: Operating Room Nursing / General OR
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 15, 2027
• Duration: 14 weeks
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour shifts
• Shift: Day shift, 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: Approximately one call shift per week, plus two 8-hour weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule
• Patient Assignment: 1:1 perioperative staffing model
• Floating: May float within scope of practice to support system needs
• Charting: Cerner/SurgiNet experience preferred
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room Registered Nurse experience
• General OR and Level II trauma experience required
• Active Maryland or compact Registered Nurse license at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Completion of a 16-hour Maryland-approved trauma course by the required deadline
• Completion of 8 hours of annual trauma continuing education
• Proficiency with trauma, ENT, colorectal, plastics, neurosurgery, surgical oncology, oral/dental, laparoscopic, urology, ophthalmology, gynecology, general surgery, orthopedic, robotic, vascular, and thoracic procedures
• Required experience with emergency OR response, fire safety, malignant hyperthermia, latex allergy precautions, electrosurgical units, fiber-optic equipment, and Steris equipment
• ACLS, NIHSS, PALS, Level I trauma, charge nursing, and Cerner experience are preferred

Perioperative Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate perioperative nursing care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Serve as an engaged member of the surgical patient care team and a resource for patients and families
• Prepare, coordinate, and support surgical procedures across a broad range of specialties
• Demonstrate competency with trauma, thoracic, ENT, endoscopic, general, gynecologic, neurosurgical, orthopedic, vascular, robotic, and other complex procedures
• Apply universal protocol, infection prevention, specimen handling, fire safety, radiation safety, and latex allergy precautions
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies, including malignant hyperthermia, code events, and urgent OR needs
• Operate and support the safe use of electrosurgical units, fiber-optic equipment, Steris systems, and robotic technology
• Collaborate with surgical providers, anesthesia, radiology, pharmacy, respiratory services, interpretation services, transportation, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float within the RN's scope of practice as needed to promote safe and efficient patient care

Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel nursing opportunity in Baltimore, 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.