GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Leonardtown, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
Operating Room (OR) Surgical First Assist Travel Jobs – Leonardtown, Maryland
Advance your surgical career as an Operating Room (OR) Surgical First Assist on a 13-week travel contract in Leonardtown, MD (zip code 20650). Join a leading healthcare team in Maryland and gain hands-on experience in both acute inpatient and outpatient OR settings. This travel healthcare job offers exposure to diverse surgical specialties including robotics, orthopedics, bariatrics, vascular, and more. Discover the charm of Leonardtown’s waterfront, vibrant community events, and scenic Chesapeake Bay during your assignment.
Key Job Details – Maryland Surgical First Assist Travel Contract
Job Title : Operating Room (OR) Surgical First Assist – Travel Contract
Location : Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 (Maryland healthcare jobs)
Estimated Weekly Salary : $1700 - $1830
Contract Length : 13 weeks (Start : 11 / 24 / 2025 – End : 2 / 23 / 2026)
Shift : Day shifts, 3x12-hour (07 : 00 – 19 : 00), 36 hours / week
Call Requirement : 1-2 weekend shifts per contract
Setting : Acute Inpatient OR & Outpatient OR
Scrubs Provided
Unit Accepts First-Time Travelers (with required experience)
Qualifications – Surgical First Assist Jobs in Maryland
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Surgical First Assist in an OR setting
Active Maryland or compact state RN / FA license (Maryland nursing jobs)
BLS certification required
ACLS and NBSTSA certification preferred
Ability to provide two supervisor references
Experience with all patient age groups : neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics
Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
Responsibilities – OR Surgical First Assist Travel Job
Assist surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures : bariatrics, endo / laparoscopic, general, gynecologic, orthopedics (including total joints), plastics, robotics, urology, vascular, and more
Utilize advanced surgical skills : starting peripheral IVs, suturing all wound layers (including muscle and fascia), tying / ligating clamped vessels or tissues, wound dressing application (liquid or spray occlusive)
Operate and maintain specialized OR equipment : Da Vinci Xi Surgical System, case carts, crash carts, drills, electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources / cords
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including radiology and rapid response
Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to infection control and isolation precautions
Support patient care for a daily census of approximately 28 across 5 OR rooms
Apply now to join our Maryland healthcare team as an OR Surgical First Assist and take the next step in your surgical career!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
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Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #423803. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : OR
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Travel Nurse Rn Or Operating Room • Leonardtown, MD, United States