Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,542 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse / Operating Room

Shift Details

Schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM.

On Call Requirements

One on-call shift per week is required, along with two eight-hour weekend shifts within a six-week scheduling period.

Weekend Requirements

Every other weekend is mandatory.

Floating Requirements

All clinicians within the system may be required to float as needed within their scope and between like units.

Patient Ratios

The patient-to-nurse ratio in the Operating Room is 1:1.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of two years of Operating Room experience is required.
• Experience in Level II trauma is mandatory.
• Experience in a teaching hospital and Level I trauma is preferred.
• First-time travelers are accepted.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• A 16-hour Maryland-approved trauma course is required.
• Eight hours of annual trauma Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are preferred.

Local Candidates

Local candidates are welcome to apply.

Licensure Requirements

A Maryland RN license or compact RN license is required upon submission.

Time Off Restrictions

• Requests for time off (RTO) of 14 days or less will be automatically approved.
• Every other winter and summer holiday is required, and no RTO will be approved during those periods.
• No RTO will be permitted on hard-to-fill days such as Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc.

Unit Information

This position is within a General Operating Room. The department averages approximately 40 cases per day and provides care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The RN will function as a part of the patient care team, ensuring safe, age-appropriate care while serving as a resource for patients and families. The Operating Room supports advanced technology, minimally invasive techniques, evidence-based care, surgical education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Additional Experience Requirements

• Proficiency in handling Trauma, ENT, Colorectal, Plastics, Neurosurgery, Surgical Oncology, Oral/Dental, Laparoscopic Procedures, Urology, Ophthalmology, GYN, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Robotics, Vascular, and Thoracic procedures is required.
• Experience in general OR and trauma is essential.
• Required case experience includes thoracic procedures, ENT procedures, endoscopic procedures, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and trauma.
• Experience with emergency OR response, fire safety, malignant hyperthermia, and latex allergy precautions is necessary.
• Familiarity with electrosurgical units, fiber-optic equipment, and Steris equipment is required.

Charting System

The charting system utilized is Cerner/Surginet.

Scrub Requirements

Scrubs will be provided for this position.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN OR

About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the greatest workforce on earth , and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.

Wellspring One was named one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026 , a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey.

We're not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you'll ever work with.

If you're looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we'd love to be part of your journey.