Registered Nurse - Peri-Anesthesia (Pre-Op/PACU)

Prime Healthcare Services; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse - Peri Anesthesia (Pre-Op/PACU) to deliver high-quality perioperative care in a collaborative surgical environment. The role reports to the OR Charge Nurse and works with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR staff across ages from neonates to seniors.

The position offers a 9-hour shift with a variable schedule, sign-on bonus options, and a pathway for certification and career advancement within our Surgical Services team.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
• Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Staff RN delivers direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting using the nursing process.
• Coordinates care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist and directs OR staff and technicians.
• Works with other departments to ensure continuous, quality patient care and efficient unit operation.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services.

Skills

Perioperative care

Nursing assessment

Patient care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

CNOR preferred

BLS (AHA) certification

ACLS (AHA) certification

PALS (AHA) certification

Job description

Bonus Amount

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced 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

REGISTERED NURSE-PERI ANESTHESIA (Pre-Op/PACU)

Central Maine Healthcare

9-Hour Shifts | Variable Schedule

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

Apply → 15-Minute Recruiter Prescreen → One Hiring Manager Interview → Fast Hiring Decision

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.

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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

Variable

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