Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

MaineHealth; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth's Waldo Hospital in Maine is seeking a Registered Nurse 2 for a full-time, 36 hour/week Day shift. This role focuses on high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for 0–2 years RN experience and $20,000 for more than 2 years, with prorated amounts for part-time hires. Required RN license and BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current RN license in applicable state; BLS required or within 30 days; other area-specific certifications may be required.
• Experience: One year of RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Collaborate and communicate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal care.
• Support after-hours call coverage in Surgical Services as needed.

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

Description

Waldo Hospital

Nursing

Req #: 89241

Registered Nurse 2 Vacancy

This is a Registered Nurse 2 vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience

Sign On Bonus

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with 0-2 years of RN experience and $20,000 for Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of RN work experience!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Summary

This is a Full-time, 36 hour/week, Day shift position

Unit Bio

Waldo Hospital operates 3 operating rooms, performing roughly 170 cases per month. Cases included general, OB/GYN, orthopedic, podiatry, ophthalmology, urology, pain management, and ENT surgery. Our ORs are staffed weekdays until 3:00 pm.

Surgical Services provides after hours call coverage 7 days per week.

The Registered Nurse - Acute Care-MH PD role provides high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates, delegates, and communicates with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Other certifications may be required specific to area of practice or in accordance with Department guidelines.
• Experience: One year of recent RN experience preferred.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $37.09to $50.17 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determinedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

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