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

Join a collaborative perioperative team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Baltimore, Maryland. This 14-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide perioperative care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a high-volume General OR supporting approximately 40 cases per day. The department emphasizes patient safety, age-appropriate care, advanced technology, minimally invasive techniques, evidence-based practice, surgical education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Baltimore offers a vibrant urban setting with convenient access to renowned cultural attractions, waterfront destinations, diverse dining, and a strong healthcare community. Apply now to advance your travel nursing career with a leading surgical services team in Maryland.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,960-$2,070
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Assignment Type: 14-week Operating Room travel nurse contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 6:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m.
• Call: One call shift per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including two 8-hour weekend shifts during each six-week schedule period
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:1 in the OR
• Charting: Cerner/SurgiNet
• Floating: May float within scope to meet organizational needs, including comparable units or an affiliated nearby hospital

Operating Room Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland or a valid compact RN license at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of Operating Room nursing or perioperative nursing experience
• Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Current BLS certification
• Completion of a 16-hour Maryland-approved trauma course
• Completion of 8 hours of annual trauma continuing education
• ACLS, NIH, and PALS certifications preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in General OR and trauma care, including thoracic, ENT, colorectal, plastics, neurosurgery, surgical oncology, oral/dental, laparoscopic, urology, ophthalmology, gynecology, orthopedic, robotic, vascular, and thoracic procedures
• Experience with emergency OR response, fire safety, malignant hyperthermia, and latex allergy precautions
• Proficiency with electrosurgical units, fiber-optic equipment, and Steris equipment
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
• Ability to complete required virtual orientation and specialty modules

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate perioperative nursing care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Function as an integral member of the surgical patient care team and serve as a resource for patients and families
• Prepare operating rooms, patients, equipment, and supplies for a broad range of surgical procedures
• Support surgical procedures across trauma, general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, vascular, thoracic, gynecology, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, plastics, robotics, and other specialties
• Apply evidence-based perioperative practices and maintain a strong focus on patient safety, infection prevention, and quality outcomes
• Respond effectively to emergency OR situations and follow established protocols for fire safety, malignant hyperthermia, and latex precautions
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nursing colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members
• Float within professional scope as needed to support patient care and department operations

Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel contract 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.