Cardiac OR Nurse II: Scrub, Circulate & Care Leader

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse with OR experience in a 218-bed suburban Baltimore campus. You will scrub and circulate, deliver evidence-based care, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.

The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. Requirements include Maryland RN licensure (or eligibility), 12+ months of nursing experience, and AHA BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in Maryland or eligible to practice per MD Board of Nursing.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains competency in care of unit-specific patient population and independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills.
• Serves as a clinical resource for other staff.
• Applies and integrates evidence into practice.
• Functions in unit-specific roles (e.g., arrest team for ICU, triage for ED).
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; advocates for patient/family needs.
• Models practice aligning with unit operations to ensure safe, timely, and patient-centered care.

Skills

Unit-specific care

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Scrub and circulate

Education

MD RN licensure in MD or eligible

AHA BLS certification

Job description

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse with OR experience in a 218-bed suburban Baltimore campus. You will scrub and circulate, deliver evidence-based care, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.

The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. Requirements include Maryland RN licensure (or eligibility), 12+ months of nursing experience, and AHA BLS certification.