Registered Nurse- Cardiac OR

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Cardiac OR. The role focuses on delivering perioperative care, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesia teams, and ensuring patient safety across all ages.

Qualifications include an active RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and at least 1 year in perioperative care. CNOR certification is preferred and a BSN is valued. Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates with standard interview-based terms.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License is required.
• BLS (AHA) certification required at hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certification required within 30 days and maintained.
• PALS (AHA) certification required within 30 days and maintained.
• At least 1 year perioperative experience or on-the-job training.
• CNOR certification preferred (AORN).
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care in the OR for neonates to older adults.
• Coordinate care with surgeons and anesthesiologists.
• Direct OR technicians and assist staff to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Adhere to hospital policies and participate in performance improvement.

Education

Current and valid state RN License

BLS (AHA) Certification

ACLS (AHA) Certification

PALS (AHA) Certification

Minimum of 1 year Perioperative experience

CNOR Certification (AORN) preferred

BSN preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount

$10,000 new grads. $20,000 experienced nurses (2years+)

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

$37.00–$51.28 per hour

(4) 09 HOUR SHIFT| Days Available

Registered Nurse- Cardiac OR

Why Join Our Surgical Services Team?

• Provide exceptional perioperative care in a collaborative, patient-focused surgical environment.
• Work alongside experienced surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Utilize advanced surgical technology while caring for patients across a wide range of specialties.
• Supportive leadership, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement and specialty certification.

Streamlined Hiring Process

Whether you're an experienced Operating Room RN, Perioperative RN, or Surgical Services RN looking to advance your career —we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

Staff RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults. The Registered Nurse coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Works with other departments to provide a continuum of care and co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

4. Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

5. Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training

6. Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred

7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $37.00 to $51.28 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf