Registered Nurse (RN)- Operating Room Internship - New Graduates Welcome

MaineHealth; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, ME, part of MaineHealth, is seeking an Operating Room RN for the Acute Care team. The role offers on-the-job perioperative training through the Peri-Op 101 program and a six-month pathway with start date in February 2027.

This full-time daytime posting welcomes new grads and experienced nurses alike, with comprehensive orientation, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within the perioperative specialty.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN license; BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: New Grad or RN with less than 12 months experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, position and assist patient during procedure.
• Communicate information with the surgical team continuously regarding patient condition to ensure safe, reliable care.
• Interact with and oversee Surgical Technologist and other personnel in the OR.
• Use current OR technology and equipment.

Skills

Nursing skills

Team communication

On-the-job training

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Maine Medical Center
Nursing
Req #: 98166

Full Time/Days (40 hours week)

This is anexcitingopportunity forbothexperienced nurses,with no OR experience,or newgraduate nurses,fresh out of school,toreceive on the job training for perioperative nursing. Join Our WinterCohort- Start Date will bein February 2027

The Peri-Op 101 Program

is a 6-month program for perioperative training. The hours are 6:30am to 3:00pm – 5 days per week during training.

As anOperating Room RN You Will:

• Monitor,positionandassistpatient during procedure.
• Communicate all pertinent information with the surgical team continuouslyregardingpatient conditionin order toprovide safe, reliable care.
• Interacting with and overseeing Surgical Technologist and other personnel in the Operating Room
• Use current OR technology and equipment

Summary

The MH Registered Nurse - Acute Care 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.
MH RN I: This level represents the beginner in their clinical role. This care team member has less than 12 months experience and is primarily developing the required knowledge and skills to work within their setting. Level I must achieve all performance expectations, by completion of facility and unit orientation, and satisfactorily completing the introductory period.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: 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: New Grad or RN with less than 12 months experience.

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 $34.35to $46.46 per hour.

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

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.