Job Title
Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)
Job Summary
Join a dedicated surgical team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, Maine. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care throughout the perioperative continuum, from pre-operative assessment and preparation to intra-operative assistance and post-operative recovery.
The successful candidate will work within a dynamic surgical environment, caring for a diverse patient population undergoing various surgical procedures. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile fields, assisting surgeons, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, compassionate care under the supervision of the Unit Director and Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in the perioperative setting in accordance with St. Joseph Hospital policies and procedures and the Maine Board of Nursing.
- Prepare the operating room, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available and sterile.
- Assist surgeons and anesthesia providers during surgical procedures, including scrubbing and circulating duties.
- Monitor patient's physiological status during surgery and respond to changes appropriately.
- Maintain strict aseptic technique to prevent surgical site infections.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Document all aspects of patient care accurately and thoroughly.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures and post-operative care.
Required Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
- 1-3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in an Operating Room setting.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in aseptic technique and sterile field management.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot standard OR equipment and instrumentation.
- Strong patient assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM
- Shift Duration: 8 hours per day
- Days per Week: 5 days
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 28, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maine or a valid compact state RN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current or obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, current or obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, current or obtained within 1 year of hire.