Registered Nurse - Operating Room | Scarborough, Maine

Step into a dynamic surgical environment as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room, where your expertise will support specialized ENT, dental, plastics, pediatric, and trauma procedures. This contract role offers the flexibility of either four 10-hour shifts or four 12-hour shifts each week, with a guaranteed 36 hours and occasional weekend or call responsibilities. Work alongside a collaborative, patient-focused team, leveraging your skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.

Schedule Options:

• 4x10-hour or 4x12-hour shifts
• Start at 7:00 am; end at 5:00 pm or 7:30 pm, based on shift
• 36 hours weekly, with occasional weekend and on-call rotation

Qualifications:

• Active RN license
• Minimum of two years’ Operating Room experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (PALS preferred)
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system
• Experience managing cases in ENT, dental, plastics, pediatric, and trauma Level I
• Ability to work effectively with pediatric through geriatric patients
• Adaptable, patient-centered, and a strong team collaborator
• AORN membership highly valued

Role Responsibilities:

• Circulate and/or scrub in a variety of surgical cases including laryngoscopy, sinus surgery, oral/maxillofacial, cochlear implants, head and neck cancer, tonsillectomy, and tympanoplasty
• Ensure safe, patient-focused care throughout pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases
• Maintain efficient communication with interdisciplinary teams
• Adhere strictly to safety and infection prevention protocols
• Document care in EPIC EMR with accuracy and timeliness
• Uphold a professional, flexible demeanor to meet shifting priorities

Perks and Benefits:

• Scrubs provided for all shifts
• Collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Exposure to specialized surgical procedures in a Level I Trauma Center
• Supportive orientation for seamless onboarding

If you are committed to advancing surgical care and thrive in a rigorous, supportive environment, apply today to take the next step in your Operating Room nursing career.