Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room (OR) Evenings

University of Maryland Medical System•Largo, MD

135d•$42 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Full-Time Evening Shift Registered Nurse to join the Operating Room team at the University of Maryland Capital Region Health. This is an opportunity to step into a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical environment where you will play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient perioperative care across a wide range of procedures. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams while practicing at the top of your license in a supportive, team-driven setting. Full-Time Evening Shift Availability: 12:45 p.m.–11:15 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays required.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland or Compact eligibility in accordance with MBON required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Minimum of 2–3 years of Operating Room RN experience required.
Proven ability to independently circulate surgical cases in a fast-paced OR environment.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Other duties as assigned.