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

Apply now for an Operating Room RN travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland. Join a high-acuity General OR team and provide safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

This 14-week travel assignment supports approximately 40 surgical cases per day across a diverse patient population. Work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary surgical team while gaining valuable experience in trauma, general surgery, and multiple specialty procedures. Baltimore offers a dynamic urban setting with rich history, cultural attractions, distinctive neighborhoods, and convenient access to the Chesapeake Bay region.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Position Type: Travel contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,960–$2,070
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Duration: 14 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Saturday and Sunday coverage is required; block scheduling may be accommodated
• Call Requirement: One call shift per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 in the OR
• Charting System: Cerner/SurgiNet
• Orientation: 16 hours, with virtual specialty modules completed at the start of the assignment
• Local Candidates: Accepted

Operating Room RN Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Maryland or a valid compact-state RN license at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience
• General OR and trauma experience required
• Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Completion of a 16-hour Maryland-approved trauma course
• Completion of 8 hours of annual trauma continuing education
• Preferred certifications include ACLS, NIH, and PALS
• Proficiency with thoracic, ENT, colorectal, plastics, neurosurgery, surgical oncology, oral/dental, laparoscopic, urology, ophthalmology, gynecology, general surgery, orthopedic, robotic, vascular, and trauma procedures
• Experience with emergency OR response, fire safety, malignant hyperthermia, and latex allergy precautions
• Experience using electrosurgical units, fiber-optic equipment, and Steris equipment
• Ability to float within scope of practice to support operational needs
• Travel experience is not required; qualified first-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

Operating Room Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate perioperative nursing care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary surgical team and support patient care from preoperative preparation through postoperative transition
• Circulate and support surgical procedures across a broad range of specialties, including trauma, thoracic, ENT, general, vascular, orthopedic, neurological, gynecological, urological, ophthalmic, colorectal, robotic, and minimally invasive cases
• Prepare operating rooms, equipment, supplies, and surgical instrumentation according to procedure-specific requirements
• Promote patient safety through accurate patient identification, positioning, surgical site verification, specimen handling, and infection prevention practices
• Respond appropriately to emergency OR situations and apply fire safety, malignant hyperthermia, and latex allergy protocols
• Document perioperative care accurately in Cerner/SurgiNet
• Educate and support patients and families while serving as a clinical resource to the care team
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and other departments to promote efficient, high-quality surgical care
• Float to like units or nearby affiliated locations, within scope of practice, as needed

Apply now to join this Baltimore, Maryland travel nursing assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse.

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.