What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN PRN Operating Room position at University of Maryland Medical System?
We are seeking a PRN (as needed) Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our surgical team in Baltimore. In this role, you will provide skilled nursing care in our state-of-the-art operating room, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through expert perioperative care.
- Function as both a scrub nurse and primarily as a circulating nurse during surgical procedures
- Prepare operating room for scheduled surgeries, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available
- Maintain sterile field and assist surgical team during procedures
- Monitor patient condition throughout surgical procedures
- Coordinate with surgical team members to ensure efficient room turnover
- Document patient care using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Respond to emergency situations following established protocols
- Participate in surgical counts and specimen handling
- Assist in the orientation of new staff members
- Ensure compliance with all safety and infection control protocols
When we say “our community” we mean it.
UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City.
Located in Baltimore’s cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases..
- Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Maryland
- Minimum of 2 years of operating room experience
- Current BLS certifications
- CNOR certification preferred
- Demonstrated proficiency in both scrub and primarily in circulating roles
- Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and instruments
- Experience with electronic medical records systems (EPIC)
- Excellent sterile technique and infection control practices
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move equipment
- Flexibility to work varying shifts as needed (PRN basis)
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $48-$50
Other Compensation (if applicable): n/a
Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
