Operating Room RN — Fast‑Paced Trauma Center

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 57,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

Maine Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse 2 in the operating room to support GYN/GU and other surgical services. The role requires OR RN experience and a BSN-preferred candidate with an active Maine RN license.

As a Level 1 trauma center with 39 ORs, the center offers a fast-paced environment and diverse surgical specialties, including cardiac, thoracic, vascular, ortho, neurosurgery, ENT, trauma, pediatrics, and more. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred as a baseline qualification.
• Current Maine RN license; specialty certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience required.
• Strong knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with patients and teams.
• Ability to identify changes in patient conditions and act quickly.
• Crisis awareness and appropriate action when needed.
• Caring nursing practice and healing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory and community settings.
• Provide OR nursing care for diverse surgical specialties.
• Adhere to Maine Medical Center policies and nursing standards.

Education

BSN preferred

RN license in Maine

1+ year RN experience

OR nursing

Communication

Crisis identification/response

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Job description

Maine Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse 2 in the operating room to support GYN/GU and other surgical services. The role requires OR RN experience and a BSN-preferred candidate with an active Maine RN license.

As a Level 1 trauma center with 39 ORs, the center offers a fast-paced environment and diverse surgical specialties, including cardiac, thoracic, vascular, ortho, neurosurgery, ENT, trauma, pediatrics, and more. Competitive benefits apply.