Registered Nurse - Operating Room | South Portland, Maine

Exciting opportunities are available for experienced Registered Nurses specializing in Operating Room environments. This contract role offers the chance to work alongside a skilled surgical team in a dynamic, high-acuity setting. Choose between flexible 4x10 or 4x12 hour shifts to fit your lifestyle. Shifts may include occasional weekend coverage or call, depending on facility needs.

Schedule/Hours:

• 4x10 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Typical shifts: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm (36 hours), 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hours)
• Occasional weekends or call rotations (as required)
• 36 hours guaranteed weekly

Qualifications:

• Active and unencumbered RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room nursing experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred
• AORN certification a plus
• Demonstrated competence in ENT, Dental, Plastics, Pediatrics, and Trauma Level 1 surgeries
• Experience with a variety of surgical procedures such as laryngoscopy, sinus surgery, facial plastics and trauma, cochlear implants, oral surgery, complex head and neck cancer surgery, tonsillectomy, and tympanoplasty
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Strong adaptability to high-paced environments
• Team-oriented, patient-focused professional demeanor

Responsibilities:

• Deliver nursing care for a wide age range of surgical patients, from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Assist in a busy surgical suite covering multiple specialties
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams for safe, evidence-based patient care
• Respond effectively to urgent or emergent patient needs
• Maintain the highest standards of clinical practice and patient safety
• Participate in required on-call rotations as directed

Benefits:

• Scrubs provided by the facility
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to grow your skills in a Level 1 Trauma Center

Take the next step in your surgical nursing career by applying today. Explore a rewarding role that challenges your skills and offers meaningful patient impact—submit your application now!