RN | OR Neuro | Trauma - Baltimore, MD
- 12-hour shifts
- BLS
- BSN
- RN license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open operating room nurse jobs in Maryland post a median of $46.57 an hour, the middle half $43.16–$49.50, across 26 jobs that state their pay. Operating room nurses employed in Maryland earn a median of $47.98 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Johns Hopkins Medicine here: Service Employees International Union/United Healthcare Workers East 1199 at Baltimore, MD (3,000 workers, contract up for renewal 1 Oct 2025). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore reported 537 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 19,418,765 hours worked: 5.5 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 29 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
OSHA inspections here
OSHA inspected The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD on 10 Sep 2024 and cited 1 violation, under bloodborne pathogens (needlesticks and blood exposure). A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.
Wage and Hour record
The Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division found $13,565 in back wages to 21 workers (most of it unpaid overtime), findings for 30 Oct 2021 to 28 Oct 2023, at Johns Hopkins Health System (trading as Johns Hopkins Hospital) in Baltimore, MD. The employer agreed to pay the back wages; the record does not say whether the practice continues, so ask how overtime and travel time are paid. Back wages at healthcare employers.
What Maryland law says about nurse staffing and overtime
- Nurse staffing committee or plan: Maryland's Safe Staffing Act of 2026 requires each licensed hospital to establish a clinical staffing committee and implement a clinical staffing plan. Md. Code, Health-General §§ 19-393 to 19-397 (Chapter 235 of 2026, SB 411) (source: Md. Code, Health-General §§ 19-393 to 19-397 (Chapter 235 of 2026, SB 411))
- Limits on mandatory overtime: Employers may not require nurses to work beyond scheduled hours, except in a narrow unforeseeable emergency, for on-call rotation or in community-based care (covers licensed practical nurses and registered nurses). Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-421 (source: Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-421)
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About the job
Make it Happen at Hopkins | Join our Team | Now Hiring OR RNs!
Weekly Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Shifts: 12-hour rotating shifts;
No call shifts required, Will be required to work or rotate on weekends, nights, and holidays.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for over two decades. We believe that the commitment from our entire professional staff is one of the primary reasons we can continually set the standard of excellence in patient care, both in our community and around the world. Renowned for our specialty services and innovative clinical advances, we strive to make The Johns Hopkins Hospital an exceptional place to work, learn, and advance your career. For a virtual tour of Johns Hopkins Hospital click here or copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnNaPzR-AEE
Join the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital as a Registered Nurse in our Neuro/Ortho/Spine. This dynamic surgical unit features 14 adult ORs and specializes in high-acuity procedures, including trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedic and spine surgeries, as well as abdominal and allograft transplantations (kidney, liver, pancreas, and hand). As a Level 1 Regional Trauma Center, our environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and focused on excellence in patient care. The RN will play a critical role in perioperative care, working alongside leading surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to deliver top-tier surgical outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to grow professionally in one of the most complex and rewarding OR settings in the country.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Nursing required
- Applicants with an Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program may be considered, provided they are enrolled in an accredited BSN/MSN program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 4 years of hire
- Active Maryland or Compact RN license is required
- BLS CPR certification required
- RN work experience required; OR RN experience preferred
We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com
What Awaits You
- Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
- Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
- Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
- Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
- Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.
For more information, email rhaggar3@jh.edu
Salary Range: Minimum 39.64/hour - Maximum 61.45/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
From Johns Hopkins Medicine's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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