Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room, Part time, $10k Sign on Bonus

apartment University of Maryland Medical System location_onLargo, MD 20774, US

Join a High-Performing Surgical Team

What Sets Our Operating Room Apart

Our Operating Room features 8 advanced operating rooms supporting a full spectrum of surgical services, including cardiac, trauma, orthopedics, robotics, neurosurgery, and multiple specialties. As a Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital, we deliver high-acuity, high-volume surgical care. Our culture is defined by teamwork, safety, and clinical excellence, ensuring nurses practice at the top of their profession.

Opportunities for Growth & Professional Development

Here, nurses build broad, versatile skill sets across diverse surgical specialties. You’ll collaborate with surgeons, residents, and faculty, gaining exposure to cutting-edge techniques and academic practice. We support your professional journey through:

Structured Periop 101 courses for new OR nurses
Specialty training and cross-training opportunities
Shared governance participation
Leadership development pathways
Access to ongoing academic learning and mentorship

A Collaborative & Supportive Work Environment

We believe exceptional care starts with exceptional communication. Our team benefits from:

Daily huddles that promote transparency and teamwork
Strong collaboration across all perioperative teams
Highly engaged, accessible leadership focused on staff support
Self-scheduling for shifts and call rotations to promote autonomy and balance

A Record of Excellence

Our OR team supported care for over 6,300 trauma patients in a single year, making us one of Maryland’s busiest Level II trauma centers. Through robust peer review, performance improvement initiatives, and a commitment to best practices, we consistently deliver safe, efficient, high-quality surgical care.

Community Outreach & Impact

Our nurses lead and participate in a variety of hospital-supported community outreach and philanthropic initiatives. From health education events to charitable service campaigns, our team is committed to making a meaningful impact beyond the hospital walls.

Work-Life Balance & Employee Wellness

We recognize that supporting our staff is essential to sustaining excellent patient care. We promote balance and well-being through:

Self-scheduling to maintain flexibility
Encouragement of PTO
Wellness and mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program
Morale and recognition initiatives that strengthen team culture

Job Description

General Summary

This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months experience. Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team.

Principal Responsibilities And Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Clinical Practice:

Provides independent care to unit specific patient population; serves as clinical resource for others, utilizes and integrates evidence into practice, functions effectively in roles specific to unit (as defined by each department/unit)
Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care.
Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.
Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse; collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs. 5. Serves as clinical resource for others.

Service/Quality:

Assists in team development and evaluation of tenants of Patient and Family Centered Care , suggests methods for improvement. Participates in collection of data related to outcomes (e.g. hand offs, medication safety, etc).
Participates in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).
Participates and contributes to Performance Improvement, or Evidence Based Practice, or research at the unit level.
Complies with standards and participates with unit level activities for regulatory compliance.

Unit Operations:

Supports charge nurse decisions; performs charge role for assigned shifts as needed.
Assists in the development of clinical practice protocols and standards for unit.
Participates in unit-based process activities: Performance Improvement, Professional Development, Clinical Practice, Teamwork, etc.; assists in development of action plans and supports implementation.
Orients Clinical Nurse I to unit level decision making structure and councils.

Professional Development:

Serves as preceptor, coach, mentor to new nurses and students. Contributes to ancillary personnel skills and development, attends educational offerings and in-services independently.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
Up-to-date status on all mandatory training and classes.
One year nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
Diploma in nursing or Associates Degree in nursing required.
Current BLS certification required. Unit based licensure as required for the role as defined at the unit/department level. (examples include but are not limited to Neonatal Resuscitation Program [NPR], Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-Resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants for Neonatal Healthcare Providers [STABLE], Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS), Trauma 101, etc.)
Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years.
Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Responsible for maintaining competencies required for the patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development
Ability to practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the Role of the Professional Nurse Job Charter/Description and Commitment to Excellence Behavioral Standards..
Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates leadership qualities through effectiveness as charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical resource.
Demonstrates effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.
Ability to participate in team-building efforts on units; supports and models teamwork
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.

Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
Implements policies, procedure, and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties.
Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members.
Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $42.03 - $See Master Hiring Grid

Other Compensation (if applicable):

Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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Employees hired on or after July 1, 2018 will be required to complete a Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing within 5 years from the date of hire or transfer into a Clinical Nursing position. If there is gap in applied nursing experience of 5 years or more successful completion of a refresher course within past 6 months is required. Qualifications American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP) Maintains all Clinical Nurse I core expectations Competent evaluation with successful passing of probation; current on all mandatory classes/training. Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Principal Responsibilities And Tasks The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Professional Practice Independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills Competent in care of unit specific patient population and functions effectively in roles specific to the unit Utilizes and integrates evidence into practice Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs Transitions from task-based care to holistic care Participates in unit based Clinical Practice activities Integrates patient education materials utilizing the Teach Back methodology Practice Focus Areas: Assists in the development of clinical practice guidelines and standards for unit Services as Clinical Resource for others Professional Development Engaged in advancing own practice Contributes to ancillary personnel skills and development Participates in unit based Professional Development activities Contributes to unit based education and learning activities (One (1) per year that could be posters, storyboards, presentation, in-service, group project) Completes a minimum of ten (10) CE’s annually (a minimum of 50% of the 10 continuing education hours must be directly related to the full scope of your certification and/or specialty; a minimum of 50% of your 10 continuing education hours must be formally approved CE’s) or successful completion of six (6) credit hours towards a BSN or Master’s Degree Practice Focus Areas: Member of professional organization Serves as super-user or subject matter expert (SME) Participates in organizational or community service programs, such as Health Fairs, walks, booths, schools, churches, etc. Achieves professional certification in area of practice Achieves a BS from a College of Nursing Organizational Innovation Demonstrates knowledge of Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI), National Hospital Quality Measures, National Patient Safety Goals, HCAHPS and contributes to unit initiatives to improve them Participates in the unit based process improvement (PI) efforts assists in development of action plans and supports implementation Participates in the elements of research Assists with regulatory readiness Models professional behavior and culture of excellence standards on a consistent basis with emphasis on the UM BWMC model of care Practice Focus Areas: Participates in organizational regulatory readiness Participates in unit based research activities Participates in the development of patient education materials Leadership Delegates appropriately to other healthcare team members Participates in teambuilding efforts on units; supports and models teamwork throughout the organization Participates in unit/hospital based committee or councils Participates and supports the AACN guidelines for Healthy Work Environment (communication, collaboration, effective decision making, recognition, leadership, staffing). Complies with standards for unit operations (equipment, scheduling guidelines, etc.) Provides feedback for peer review as requested Practice Focus Areas : Performs charge role for assigned shifts as needed; supports charge nurse decisions Serves as preceptor, coach, mentor to new nurses and students Participates in unit-based reward and recognition activities Leads efforts that support unit operations such as equipment maintenance, scheduling, etc. Contributes to development of and participates in unit based peer review processes Participates as team member focusing on elements within the Healthy Work Environment Participates in the peer interview process Patient Safety Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. Implements policies, procedure, and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties. Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge. Working Conditions Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required. Work requires maximum lifting weight of 35 lbs. when participating in patient care tasks up to 50% of the time to position and/or assist patients on to carts or into wheelchairs or beds, and generally with ambulation. Work requires standing, sitting, bending, and/or walking for up to 100% of scheduled work time; maximum lifting weight of 50 lbs. when lifting equipment and supplies. Includes reaching for: grasping and handling equipment/ supplies. Requires hearing/listening to differentiate sounds. Visual acuity is necessary to read labels, charts, documents and use various instruments. There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious diseases requiring observance of universal precautions requiring wearing protective clothing, gloves, and mask as appropriate, and observance of safe work practices. Potential to be floated to like units with like skill sets based on acuity and census Works inside a clean, well-lighted environment. . May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. May be physically or verbally abused by patients. Expected to work on rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as necessary. May be expected to work on other than regular unit to provide adequate staffing, if the need arises. Participates in temporary assignment measures of department of Nursing. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observance of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: Pay Range: $39.35--$54.05 Other Compensation (if applicable): N/A Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide 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.