About the Role
<strong>Job Requirements </strong><br><p><strong style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join a High-Performing Surgical Team</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><strong style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What Sets Our Operating Room Apart</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><strong style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Opportunities for Growth & Professional Development</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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:</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Structured Periop 101 courses for new OR nurses.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Specialty training and cross-training opportunities.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Shared governance participation.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Leadership development pathways.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Access to ongoing academic learning and mentorship.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><strong style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A Collaborative Work Environment</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We believe exceptional care starts with exceptional communication. Our team benefits from:</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Daily huddles that promote transparency and teamwork.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Strong collaboration across all perioperative teams.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Highly engaged, accessible leadership focused on staff support.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Self-scheduling for shifts and call rotations to promote autonomy and balance.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><strong style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A Record of Excellence</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><strong style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community Outreach & Impact</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><strong style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Work-Life Balance & Staff Member Wellness</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We recognize that supporting our staff is essential to sustaining excellent patient care. We promote balance and well-being through:</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Self-scheduling to maintain flexibility.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Encouragement of PTO.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Wellness and mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Morale and recognition initiatives that strengthen team culture.</span></p><br/><br/><br/><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Position Summary:</u></strong></p><br/><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We are seeking an experienced full-time </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Evening Shift Registered Nurse</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 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.</span></p><br/><p style="text-align: center;"><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Schedule: Evenings; 12:45 p.m.–11:15 p.m.</strong></p><br/><br/><br/><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><br/><p style="text-align: center;"><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><br/><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Deliver independent, high-quality perioperative care across a broad range of surgical cases; anticipate needs, prioritize effectively, and drive safe, efficient case flow.</span></p><br/><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Function as the primary circulating RN; maintain full accountability for patient safety, clinical outcomes, and continuity of care throughout the surgical episode.</span></p><br/><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Coordinate seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesia, and the interdisciplinary team; ensure alignment on case progression, patient status, and intraoperative needs.</span></p><br/><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Apply evidence-based practice in real time; serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for complex or high-acuity situations.</span></p><br/><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Champion Patient and Family Centered Care; identify gaps, elevate concerns, and drive measurable improvement.</span></p><br/><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Contribute directly to quality outcomes through NSQI participation, effective handoff practices, and strict medication safety standards.</span></p><br/><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Lead and support performance improvement, evidence-based practice, and unit-level initiatives that enhance surgical outcomes and workflow efficiency.</span></p><br/><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Maintain full regulatory compliance; support audit readiness and uphold all clinical, safety, and documentation standards.</span></p><br/><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Other duties as assigned. </span></p><br/><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Full Time Evening Shift: </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Schedule: Evenings; 12:45 p.m.–11:15 p.m.</strong></p><p> </p><br/><br/><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Licensure & Experience:</strong></p><br/><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland or Compact eligibility in accordance with MBON required.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Minimum of 2–3 years of Operating Room RN experience required.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Proven ability to independently circulate surgical cases in a fast-paced OR environment.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Experience supporting a range of procedures including general, orthopedic, and specialty cases strongly preferred. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Trauma experience preferred.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • High-acuity experience and strong clinical judgment in complex surgical settings strongly preferred.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> • Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.</span></p><br/><br/><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Additional Information</span></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</span></p><br/><br/><br/><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Compensation</strong></p><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Pay Range: $42.03 - $53.30</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Competitive Sign-On Bonus Available for Full-Time and Part-Time Roles.</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Evening, Weekend, and Holiday Shift Differentials Offered.</span></li><li><a href="https://umms.service-now.com/now/nav/ui/classic/params/target/%24viewer.do%3Fsysparm_stack%3Dno%26sysparm_sys_id%3D1b32340893ec039431679da877373cdc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(200, 16, 46);">Review the 2026–2027 UMMS Team Member Benefits Guide</a></li></ul><br/><p> </p><br/><br/><p> </p><p><em>Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. 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