Operating Room Charge Nurse (RN) • Full-Time • Weekend Nights

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Join the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center's Operating Room team as a Full-Time Weekend Only Night Shift Registered Nurse (RN) . This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Operating Room Charge Nurse to bring your clinical expertise and leadership to a high-performing surgical team committed to delivering safe, exceptional patient care. In this role, you will lead by example, collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams, and play a vital role in achieving outstanding surgical outcomes and delivering an exceptional patient experience.

This role is ideal for an experienced Operating Room RN with prior Charge Nurse experience who thrives in a leadership role, demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment, and serves as a trusted resource for the perioperative team while helping ensure safe, efficient surgical operations and exceptional patient outcomes.

SCHEDULE: Weekend Nights • Friday-Sunday *• 6:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m. *• No On-Call Requirement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.

• Deliver independent, high-quality perioperative care across a broad range of surgical cases; anticipate needs, prioritize effectively, and drive safe, efficient case flow.

• Function as the primary circulating RN; maintain full accountability for patient safety, clinical outcomes, and continuity of care throughout the surgical episode.

• Coordinate seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesia, and the interdisciplinary team; ensure alignment on case progression, patient status, and intraoperative needs.

• Apply evidence-based practice in real time; serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for complex or high-acuity situations.

• Champion Patient and Family Centered Care; identify gaps, elevate concerns, and drive measurable improvement.

• Contribute directly to quality outcomes through NSQI participation, effective handoff practices, and strict medication safety standards.

• Lead and support performance improvement, evidence-based practice, and unit-level initiatives that enhance surgical outcomes and workflow efficiency.

• Maintain full regulatory compliance; support audit readiness and uphold all clinical, safety, and documentation standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSURE & EXPERIENCE: • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland or Compact eligibility in accordance with MBON, required.

• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, required.

• Minimum of 2–3 years of Operating Room RN experience, required.

• Charge Nurse experience, required.

• Proven ability to independently circulate surgical cases in a fast-paced OR environment.

• Experience supporting a range of procedures including general, orthopedic, and specialty cases strongly preferred.

• Trauma experience, preferred.

• High-acuity experience and strong clinical judgment in complex surgical settings strongly preferred.

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All applicant information will be handled confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines. COMPENSATION:

• Pay Range: $ $43.30 - $54.90 per hour.
• Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available.
• Shift, Weekend, & Holiday Differentials.
• Benefits Package applicable to Full-Time, Part-Time, & PRN Team Members.
• Career growth & Advancement opportunities within our expanding Surgical Services team, delivering advanced care for complex trauma cases.

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