Registered Nurse - Peri Anesthesia

Central Maine Medical Center; Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Gardiner, ME is seeking a Staff RN to join our Surgical Services team. The RN will provide perioperative care, coordinate with surgeons and anesthesia, and support OR staff on 12-hour day shifts.

Eligible candidates include new graduates for sign-on bonuses and current RN license holders; benefits; pay range $37.00–$51.28 per hour with a $20,000 sign-on for 2+ years acute care experience; CNOR preferred; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN License required and active in state.
• BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Minimum of one year perioperative experience or on-the-job training.
• CNOR certification (AORN) preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Direct and support OR Technicians and ancillary staff.
• Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care.
• Promote efficient patient flow, unit organization, and continuity of care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, professional, and hospital standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, staff meetings, and continuing education.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to team members.

Skills

Patient care

Perioperative care

Team coordination

Education

Current RN License

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

PALS (AHA)

CNOR Certification (preferred)

BSN (preferred)

1 year perioperative experience (or on the job training)

Job description

Bonus Amount: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for RNs with 2+ Years of Acute Care Experience. New Graduate RNs Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus 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

12-Hour Shifts | Days Available

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

Responsibilities

The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services, with indirect accountability to the House Supervisor. The RN provides direct and indirect patient care throughout the perioperative process, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients across all age groups, from neonates to older adults.

• Coordinate patient care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Direct and support OR Technicians and ancillary staff.
• Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care.
• Promote efficient patient flow, unit organization, and continuity of care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, professional, and hospital standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, staff meetings, and continuing education.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to team members.

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: 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.