Registered Nurse - OR/ASC
Baltimore, Maryland
RN
Sign-on bonusPosted Aug 22 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- OR
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Sign-on bonus
- $6,000
The median for nursing in Maryland is $38/hr, across 359 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and Preoperative/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) focused on providing safe, patient-centered care for pediatric and adult patients undergoing same-day surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
Manage the full patient experience from preoperative preparation through recovery and discharge, collaborating with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams. Provide age-appropriate care, serve as a resource for patients and families, and ensure smooth perioperative processes.
Specialties Served: Ophthalmology, Gynecology, Otolaryngology (ENT).
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 2 years RN OR experience; Ophthalmology experience preferred
- Associate's or Diploma in Nursing
- Maryland Board of Nursing or Compact State RN licensure
- American Heart Association BLS & ACLS certifications
Additional Details: Compensation ranges from $37.15 to $57.58 per hour based on experience. The role offers a potential sign-on bonus of up to $6,000 and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and wellness programs.
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Requirements
- Minimum 2 years RN OR experience; Ophthalmology experience preferred
- Associate's or Diploma in Nursing
- Maryland Board of Nursing or Compact State RN licensure
- American Heart Association BLS & ACLS certifications
- Additional Details: Compensation ranges from $37.15 to $57.58 per hour based on experience. The role offers a potential sign-on bonus of up to $6,000 and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and wellness programs.
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Place
- City
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Median rent
- $1,331/mo
- Local household income
- $62,177/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Baltimore area index 104.5, where 100 is the national average.
Baltimore, nicknamed Charm City, offers nurses major medical employers like Johns Hopkins Hospital alongside historic waterfront neighborhoods. Fells Point and Canton deliver cobblestone charm and harbor views, while the Inner Harbor anchors downtown dining and culture. This mid-Atlantic location sits within easy reach of both Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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