Trauma Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Requirements

Bring your trauma OR expertise to the Operating Room team at Capital Region Medical Center, as an experienced Registered Nurse in a full-time evening role. In this fast-paced, high-acuity environment, you’ll provide perioperative care across diverse surgical specialties. You’ll work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary colleagues to anticipate patient needs, support surgical procedures, and maintain safe, efficient care. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Operating Room RN with strong clinical judgment, confidence in trauma care, and a collaborative approach.

Schedule

4 × 10 • 12:45 p.m.–11:15 p.m. • Call and rotating weekends required.

Key responsibilities

The following duties outline the general scope and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. 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.

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. Proven ability to independently circulate surgical cases in a fast-paced OR environment, required. Experience supporting a range of procedures including general, orthopedic, and specialty cases strongly preferred. Trauma experience, 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 and Relocation Assistance Available. Shift, Weekend, and Holiday Differential Pay Where Applicable. Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full Time, Part Time, and PRN Staff Members. Career growth & Advancement opportunities within our expanding Surgical Services team, delivering advanced care for complex trauma cases. Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at careers@umms.edu