Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Maryland
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Maryland are concentrated in the state's robust academic medical and health system sector, with strong demand at every level from new graduates completing perioperative residencies to experienced scrub-role specialists. The busiest hiring markets are Baltimore, Bethesda, and the Washington D.C. corridor, where large established systems such as Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Maryland Medical System, and MedStar Health maintain active OR departments. The most consistently posted specialties include cardiac surgery, orthopedic, and general surgery scrub and circulator roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Operating Room RN for a Level II Trauma center requiring 2-3 years of general OR and DaVinci robotics experience with scrub/circulate skills.
Details
- Operating Room unit at a Level II Trauma center
- Adult and geriatric patient population
- 1:1 patient ratio
- General OR cases including trauma, uro, podiatry, ortho, plastics, neuro, gyn, endo, ENT, thoracic, vascular, cardio, and bariatric procedures
- DaVinci robotics experience required
- Epic EMR required
- Day shift, 5x8 hours, Monday-Friday (06:45-15:15)
- Weekend rotation required, inclusive of on-call shifts
- On-call required approximately 5-6 times per 4-week period, including one weekend call
- Weekday/weeknight on-call runs from end of shift until 6:30 am the next morning
- Weekend on-call is a 24-hour shift requiring arrival within 30 minutes of being called in
- Floating required within specialty and to a sister campus as needed
Requirements
- Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required
- BLS required (AHA only); ACLS preferred (AHA only)
- 2-3 years of OR nursing experience required, with 2 years considered for candidates with strong experience
- Strong general OR and robotics experience required
- Skilled in both scrubbing and circulating required
- Epic charting experience required
- Community hospital experience required
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Previous charge experience preferred
- CNOR and NIHSS certifications preferred
Additional Information
- Perform scrub and circulating duties across a wide range of surgical specialties including gynecology, plastics, neurology, orthopedics, cardiovascular, general surgery, vascular, endoscopic, urology, ENT, and bariatric procedures
- Experience with robotic surgical systems including Da Vinci and Da Vinci SP required
- Utilizes specialized equipment such as cell savers, electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Hana tables
- Responsible for emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, latex allergy, and malignant hyperthermia procedures
- Holiday coverage required as scheduled, inclusive of on-call
- First-time travelers accepted with strong general OR and robotics experience
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Operating Room RN for a Level II Trauma center requiring 2-3 years of general OR and DaVinci robotics experience with scrub/circulate skills.
Details
- Operating Room unit at a Level II Trauma center
- Adult and geriatric patient population
- 1:1 patient ratio
- General OR cases including trauma, uro, podiatry, ortho, plastics, neuro, gyn, endo, ENT, thoracic, vascular, cardio, and bariatric procedures
- DaVinci robotics experience required
- Epic EMR required
- Day shift, 5x8 hours, Monday-Friday (06:45-15:15)
- Weekend rotation required, inclusive of on-call shifts
- On-call required approximately 5-6 times per 4-week period, including one weekend call
- Weekday/weeknight on-call runs from end of shift until 6:30 am the next morning
- Weekend on-call is a 24-hour shift requiring arrival within 30 minutes of being called in
- Floating required within specialty and to a sister campus as needed
Requirements
- Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required
- BLS required (AHA only); ACLS preferred (AHA only)
- 2-3 years of OR nursing experience required, with 2 years considered for candidates with strong experience
- Strong general OR and robotics experience required
- Skilled in both scrubbing and circulating required
- Epic charting experience required
- Community hospital experience required
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Previous charge experience preferred
- CNOR and NIHSS certifications preferred
Additional Information
- Perform scrub and circulating duties across a wide range of surgical specialties including gynecology, plastics, neurology, orthopedics, cardiovascular, general surgery, vascular, endoscopic, urology, ENT, and bariatric procedures
- Experience with robotic surgical systems including Da Vinci and Da Vinci SP required
- Utilizes specialized equipment such as cell savers, electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Hana tables
- Responsible for emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, latex allergy, and malignant hyperthermia procedures
- Holiday coverage required as scheduled, inclusive of on-call
- First-time travelers accepted with strong general OR and robotics experience
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Maryland.
- Active Maryland Registered Nurse license or a Compact license recognized by Maryland
- Current BLS certification required, with CNOR certification preferred for many postings
- Minimum two years of perioperative or surgical nursing experience for most staff positions
- Demonstrated competency in both scrub and circulator roles across major surgical specialties
- Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and on-call as required by OR schedules
- Strong familiarity with sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and electronic health record systems
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse operating room in Maryland?
You become a registered nurse operating room in Maryland by first earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN exam, and obtaining an active Registered Nurse license through the Maryland Board of Nursing. From there, you complete perioperative specialty training, often through a hospital-based OR internship or residency program, and can pursue the Certified Nurse Operating Room credential through the Competency and Credentialing Institute to strengthen your candidacy.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Maryland?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Maryland earn a median of about $99,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,780 for the lowest 10% to over $124,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Maryland?
Companies currently hiring registered nurse operating rooms in Maryland include University of Maryland Medical System, United Surgical Partners, and Johns Hopkins Health System, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maryland's concentration of academic medical centers and large regional health systems means ongoing OR staffing needs across both urban campuses and suburban surgical centers.
Which Maryland cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
The cities with the most registered nurse operating room openings in Maryland are Baltimore, Columbia, and Silver Spring. Baltimore drives the largest share of postings given its density of major academic medical centers and trauma hospitals, while the Bethesda and Silver Spring areas reflect the sizable MedStar and hospital presence in the Washington D.C. corridor, and Annapolis and Columbia attract consistent openings from regional surgical centers serving the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse operating room work is inherently hands-on and requires physical presence in a sterile surgical environment, so the vast majority of roles are fully on-site. About 0% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those are typically limited to perioperative education, utilization review, or clinical informatics functions rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse operating room in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to the perioperative nurse internship and new-graduate residency programs that large Maryland employers such as Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Maryland Medical System, and MedStar Health run specifically for nurses without OR backgrounds. Coming from a med-surg, emergency, or critical care role strengthens your application by demonstrating familiarity with surgical patients and clinical decision-making. Completing a perioperative nursing course recognized by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses before applying gives you a measurable edge over other new-to-OR candidates.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across hospital systems, ambulatory surgical centers, and specialty practices. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, shift preference, and experience level, then apply directly to whichever positions fit your situation.
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