RNFA Jobs in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore is home to some of the most respected surgical programs in the world, led by institutions such as Johns Hopkins Hospital, University of Maryland Medical Center, and MedStar Harbor Hospital. For RN First Assistants (RNFAs) this means a steady demand for perioperative expertise across specialties ranging from cardiovascular and neuro to transplant and robotic surgery.
Why Baltimore for RNFAs?
- World-class academic centers – Work alongside leading surgeons, residents, and research teams at Johns Hopkins and UMMC, where complex, cutting-edge procedures are the norm.
- Diverse employer mix – Beyond the flagship hospitals, Baltimore offers opportunities at community hospitals (Sinai, Mercy, MedStar Union Memorial), ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty orthopedic hubs such as LifeBridge Health.
- Competitive compensation – Staff RNFAs in Baltimore typically earn $110 k – $145 k per year, with overtime, call pay, and sign-on bonuses pushing total packages higher. Travelers and 1099 contractors often command premium hourly rates.
- Compact-friendly licensure – Maryland belongs to the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), simplifying interstate practice for multistate-licensed RNs.
- Professional networking – The Baltimore Chapter of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) hosts regular CE events and job fairs—ideal for connecting with hiring managers.
Core Requirements
- Active Maryland (or multistate) RN license
- CNOR certification plus completed RNFA program (AORN-approved)
- BLS and ACLS (PALS preferred for pediatrics)
- Minimum one year of recent circulating and scrubbing experience in a high-acuity OR
Typical Responsibilities
- Provide intraoperative first-assist skills—retraction, hemostasis, suturing, and stapling
- Collaborate with surgeons on pre- and postoperative care plans
- Mentor perioperative nurses and scrub techs on best practices
- Uphold AORN standards for aseptic technique and patient safety
Life Outside the OR
When you’re off shift, Baltimore’s historic waterfront neighborhoods, thriving arts scene, and easy day-trip access to Washington, DC and the Chesapeake Bay offer plenty of ways to recharge. Housing costs remain more affordable than many East Coast metros, helping stretch that RNFA paycheck even further.
Ready to take the next step?
Scroll below to browse the latest RNFA openings in Baltimore, Maryland—full-time, per-diem, and travel contracts—and apply with a single click. Your next surgical adventure starts here!
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Physical Therapist, Inpatient
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
8 days
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Charge Nurse (RN), Spinal Cord Unit, $10K Sign-On Bonus
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
8 days
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Registered Nurse (RN), Spinal Cord Unit , Nights, $10K Sign-On Bonus
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
8 days
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Registered Nurse (RN), Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation Unit, Days
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
8 days
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Patient Care Technician, Traumatic Brain Injury Unit, Nights
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
9 days
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Patient Care Technician, Traumatic Brain Injury Unit
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
9 days
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Occupational Therapist, Spinal Cord Injury, $10k Sign-on
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
9 days
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Recreation Therapist IV, Comprehensive Medical Rehab Unit
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
9 days
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PC Maintenance Technician II
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
9 days
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Cytotechnologist, PRN
University of Maryland Medical System
Part-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
9 days
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Medical Assistant, Staffing Center
University of Maryland Medical System
Part-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
9 days
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Clinical RN, Per Diem, Day – Supplemental Staffing
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
9 days
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Clinical RN, Night, Per Diem, Supplemental Staffing
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
9 days
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Neurodiagnostic Technician, Part-time, Nights
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
12 days
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Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Part-Time weekends
University of Maryland Medical System
Part-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
12 days
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HIM Inpatient Coding Team Lead
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
12 days
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Medical Laboratory Scientist, Core Lab, Nights, Part-Time, Up to $7,500 Sign on Bonus
University of Maryland Medical System
Part-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
12 days
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Infusion Services Pharmacy Technician
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
12 days
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Registered Nurse (RN), Shock Trauma, Trauma Resuscitation Unit, Rotating
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
12 days
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Registered Nurse (RN), MedSurg/Tele, Staffing Center
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
12 days
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Registered Nurse (RN), ED, Staffing Center
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
12 days
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Registered Nurse (RN), ICU, Staffing Center
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
12 days
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Nurse Graduate, Medical ICU, Nights
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
13 days
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Patient Care Technician I, Cardiac Surgical ICU
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
13 days
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Emergency Department: Family, Adult or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
13 days
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Patient Care Technician I Peds ED
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
13 days
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Patient Care Technician I
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
13 days
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Nurse Ethicist
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
13 days
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Patient Care Technician, Traumatic Brain Injury Unit, Nights
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
13 days
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Patient Care Technician, Stroke Unit, Nights
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
13 days
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Patient Care Technician, Traumatic Brain Injury Unit
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
13 days
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MC Respiratory Intern
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
14 days
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MC Respiratory Intern
University of Maryland Medical System
Internship
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
14 days
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Clinical Social Worker III, Emergency Department
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
14 days
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Physical Therapist, Inpatient
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
14 days
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Community Health Worker
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
14 days
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Patient Care Technician, Surgical ICU, Rotating
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
14 days
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Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU, Nights
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
14 days
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Experienced Registered Nurse (RN), Gastroenterology/Infusion, Full-time
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
14 days
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Clinical RN - Supplemental Staffing
University of Maryland Medical System
Part-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
14 days
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Nurse Practitioner/RNFA or PA - Cardiac OR
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
14 days
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Patient Care Technician, NICU, Rotating shift
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
16 days
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Transfer Coordinator, Rotating Shifts
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
19 days
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Infusion Suite Nurse, PRN
University of Maryland Medical System
Part-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
19 days
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Registered Nurse (RN) Interventional Radiology, 20K Sign-on bonus
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
19 days
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Quality Improvement Project Coordinator
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
19 days
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Fire Protection Technician
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
19 days
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Security Officer (Nights), UMMC
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
19 days
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Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Surgery ICU Nights
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
19 days
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eLearning Developer
University of Maryland Medical System
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore Maryland United States
19 days
