OR Nurse (RN) | Portland, Maine

Deliver high-quality perioperative care in a dynamic surgical setting as an experienced RN with operating room expertise. This contract role calls for a clinically skilled nurse to support specialized procedures in a busy, Level 1 trauma facility. As part of the OR team, you'll care for pediatric through geriatric patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical interventions.

Available Schedules:

• Choose between 4x10-hour or 4x12-hour shifts
• Day shifts: 7:00am–7:30pm (36 hrs) or 7:00am–5:00pm (40 hrs)
• Occasional weekends and call shifts may apply

Required Qualifications:

• Valid RN license with a minimum of 2 years' recent operating room experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications (PALS and AORN membership preferred)
• Proficiency with ENT, dental, plastics, pediatric, and trauma procedures
• Experience in a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical environment
• Strong adaptability, patient-centered approach, and aptitude for effective teamwork

Core Responsibilities:

• Circulate and/or scrub on complex surgeries, including laryngoscopy, facial plastics and trauma, cochlear implantation, oral surgery, and cancer-related head and neck operations
• Ensure patient safety and quality care from pre-op through PACU transfer
• Collaborate with surgeons and interdisciplinary care teams
• Utilize EPIC EMR for accurate documentation and patient tracking
• Remain responsive to the unique needs and conditions of both pediatric and adult surgical patients

Facility Perks:

• Scrubs provided for all staff
• Robust orientation for new team members
• Gain significant experience in diverse, complex cases at a renowned trauma center

Bring your critical thinking, expert OR skills, and collaborative spirit to a premier surgical team. If you are ready for your next challenge in an advanced operating room environment, apply today and take the next step in your perioperative nursing career.