Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room Internship

Maine Medical Center•Biddeford, ME

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for both experienced nurses, with no OR experience, or new graduate nurses, fresh out of school, to receive on the job training for perioperative nursing. For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 for all eligible Registered Nurses with 0-2 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of 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. SMHC is looking for RNs to join the Operating Room/General Surgery team! - Join Our Winter Cohort- Start Date will be in February 2026 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 an Operating Room RN You Will: Monitor, position and assist patient during procedure. Communicate all pertinent information with the surgical team continuously regarding patient condition in order to provide safe, reliable care. Interacting with and overseeing Surgical Technologist and other personnel in the Operating Room Use current OR technology and equipment Summary: The Registered Nurse II - Surgery Intern role is responsible for the management of patient care, including clinical nursing practice/caring, leadership, management, professionalism, and growth/development, as well as the independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

Requirements

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.
Experience: One year of acute care RN experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, position and assist patient during procedure.
Communicate all pertinent information with the surgical team continuously regarding patient condition in order to provide safe, reliable care.
Interacting with and overseeing Surgical Technologist and other personnel in the Operating Room
Use current OR technology and equipment
The Registered Nurse II - Surgery Intern role is responsible for the management of patient care, including clinical nursing practice/caring, leadership, management, professionalism, and growth/development, as well as the independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.