Surgical Services Nursing Coordinator, RN

What Sets Our Operating Room Apart

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.

Opportunities for Growth & Professional Development

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:

• Structured Periop 101 courses for new OR nurses.

• Specialty training and cross-training opportunities.

• Shared governance participation.

• Leadership development pathways.

• Access to ongoing academic learning and mentorship.

A Collaborative Work Environment

We believe exceptional care starts with exceptional communication. Our team benefits from:

• Daily huddles that promote transparency and teamwork.

• Strong collaboration across all perioperative teams.

• Highly engaged, accessible leadership focused on staff support.

• Self-scheduling for shifts and call rotations to promote autonomy and balance.

A Record of Excellence

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.

Community Outreach & Impact

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.

Work-Life Balance & Staff Member Wellness

We recognize that supporting our staff is essential to sustaining excellent patient care. We promote balance and well-being through:

• Self-scheduling to maintain flexibility.

• Encouragement of PTO.

• Wellness and mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program.

• Morale and recognition initiatives that strengthen team culture.

The University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is hiring a Full-Time Surgical Nursing Coordinator (RN) to join our Surgical Services team.

This role is ideal for an experienced perioperative RN who brings strong clinical expertise, leadership, and hands-on Operating Room experience. The Surgical Nursing Coordinator serves as a clinical resource for the surgical team, supporting safe, efficient case flow while partnering closely with surgeons, nursing leadership, OR staff, Central Sterile Processing, scheduling, and procurement.

Full Time | 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

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.

• 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

• 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 a Growing, High-Acuity Surgical Services Team.

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