Surgical Nursing Coordinator, RN

Job Requirements

Ready to take the next step in your Operating Room nursing career?

Join the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center as a Nursing Coordinator, RN.

We are seeking an experienced perioperative Registered Nurse ready to bring their OR expertise into a Surgical Nursing Coordinator role within Surgical Services. This opportunity is designed for a strong clinical nurse who understands the pace and complexity of the operating room and is ready to grow their impact through clinical leadership and coordination.

In this role, you will support OR operations, case flow, surgical staff, instrumentation, and supplies while working closely with surgeons, nursing leadership, Central Sterile Processing, surgical scheduling, and procurement.

SCHEDULE: 4X10

• 6:45 a.m.– 5:15 p.m.
• Call and rotating weekends required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.

• Provide clinical expertise and leadership within Surgical Services.
• Coordinate specialty team operations and support safe, efficient surgical case flow.
• Serve as a clinical resource for perioperative staff and assist with complex patient care needs.
• Collaborate with surgeons and interdisciplinary partners to anticipate procedural, equipment, instrumentation, and supply needs.
• Support staff education, orientation, competency development, coaching, and mentoring.
• Maintain clinical expertise in perioperative nursing, instrumentation, and surgical technology.
• Support quality and performance improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and infection prevention.
• Manage specialty supplies, equipment, preference cards, inventory, and readiness for surgical procedures.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication across the surgical team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSURE

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland or Compact eligibility in accordance with MBON, required.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Associate Degree in Nursing, required.
• 1-3 years of nursing experience, required.
• Minimum 1 year of surgical circulating and scrub experience, required.
• Specialty certification, preferred.
• Strong clinical leadership, communication, problem-solving, and staff development skills.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Pay Range: $43.30 - $54.90 per hour.
• Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available.
• Shift, Weekend, & Holiday Differentials.
• Benefits Package applicable to Full-Time, Part-Time, & PRN Team Members.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within our expanding Surgical Services team, leading OR operations, developing clinical talent, and advancing surgical care.

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