Job Title
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Operating Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment in Machias, Maine. This role is integral to delivering safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care throughout the perioperative period.
The successful candidate will be a vital member of the surgical team, primarily focusing on scrubbing, circulating, and providing post-anesthesia care as needed. This position requires strong clinical acumen and the ability to collaborate effectively within a fast-paced surgical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care during the perioperative period.
- Perform duties as a scrub nurse, assisting surgeons directly during surgical procedures.
- Function as a circulating nurse, managing the operating room environment and patient needs.
- Provide care for patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) as required.
- Communicate effectively with all members of the perioperative team.
- Maintain a high degree of patient confidentiality and uphold organizational values.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Ability to perform scrub, circulate, and PACU duties.
- COVID-19 vaccination required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in surgical scrubbing techniques.
- Expertise in operating room circulation practices.
- Competence in post-anesthesia patient care.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM
- Shift Duration: 8 hours per day
- Days per Week: 5 days
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 2026-07-06
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maine.