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New Graduate Nurse Operating Room — University of Maryland Medical System | Nursing Mastery

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Posted Jul 17, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 18, 2026

What this might mean for you

University of Maryland Medical System is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.

At a glance: what the posting states

Shift: rotating
Weekends, holidays, call: Full-Time - Rotating Shift.
Workplace: University of Maryland Medical System
Hiring employer: University of Maryland Medical System

Worth asking

What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

About this role

New Graduate Nurse Operating Room. Full-Time - Rotating Shift. Baltimore, MD. $10k Sign On Bonus! Come elevate your skills and experience by working with a world-class, Magnet designated Academic Medical Center with comprehensive and technologically advanced surgical suites. The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is the flagship academic medical center at the heart of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) and includes the 789-bed downtown Baltimore campus and the 177-bed midtown campus one mile north. Home to the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, we're the highest-volume trauma center in the United States. We are looking for a talented New Graduate Nurse to join our team here at the University of Maryland Medical Center. As a team member at UMMC, you'll experience:

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A supportive and collaborative work environment, An Achievable Professional Advancement Model: Opportunities to progress in function, skills, and pay through our achievable promotion schedule, A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans, and more! A highly competitive wage scale: Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against market standards. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to work!

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required
If graduate is completing the initial examination: testing must be completed within 90 days of the date that the graduate completed the school nursing program

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Tax-Free Savings Plans
Annual merit increases
Professional Advancement Model
$10k Sign On Bonus

About the employer

University of Maryland Medical System

Academic Medical Center

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a major healthcare network serving Maryland, with its flagship academic medical center, the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), located in Baltimore. UMMC includes a 789-bed downtown campus and a 177-bed midtown…

966 beds

3.6 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

Structured Nurse Residency Program and departmental orientation for new nurses
Academic medical center environment with access to advanced specialty care and research
Clearly defined values-driven culture emphasizing compassion, discovery, excellence, diversity, and integrity

What reviewers flag

Large multi-facility system which may involve complex bureaucratic processes
Nurses are held accountable to multiple stakeholders including patients, families, team members, and nurse managers, which may create competing demands

Benefits: Specific benefits package details were not provided in the available research data.

Living in Baltimore, MD

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 of living in Maryland: 115.3; 15% above the national average
RN pay, Maryland average: $97k; mean annual wage

State-level figures. Becker's Hospital Review (BLS OEWS May 2024 wages · World Population Review 2024 cost index)

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New Graduate Nurse Operating Room