Travel RN - Operating Room - Pediatric Job Dover-Foxcroft Maine USA,Nursing

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a Critical Access Hospital requiring 1-2 years of OR experience across multiple surgical specialties and availability for call coverage.

Requirements

Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of OR experience required, or 1 year if experienced in all case specialties offered
Must be comfortable circulating listed case types independently
Must be comfortable monitoring cardiac rhythms for post-case patient recovery
Cerner EMR experience highly preferred; must be comfortable learning new EMR systems quickly
Must be willing to learn pre-op and PACU duties on the job
Full SSN required for consideration
Two references within the past year required, with at least one from a Supervisor, Manager, or Director
Copies of all certifications required for consideration
Driver's license required as a separate document

Responsibilities

Critical Access Hospital with 25 beds and 3 OR suites plus 1 GI Endoscopy room
Case volume averages 8-10 procedures per day across General, Ortho, Podiatry, GYN, OB, Endoscopic, and Urology specialties
Case types include gallbladders, appendectomies, colectomies, hernia repairs, total joints, sports medicine, toe amputations, bunionectomies, hysterectomies, C-sections, colonoscopies, EGDs, bronchs, TURPs, cystos, lithotripsies, and circumcisions
No robotics, high level traumas, or neuro cases performed
Scheduled shift is Monday-Thursday , with department closed Fridays
On-call team covers Fridays, weekends, and after-hours
Call requirement of 4-8 call shifts per month plus 1 weekend of call per month with a 20-minute response time
No floating required
EMR is Cerner, IV pumps are Alaris, and medication dispensing uses Pyxis
Circulate surgical cases and recover patients post-case during on-call shifts
Assist with pre-op interviews as needed once trained
RNs are responsible for patient transport as no transporter is on staff
RNs assist with room turnover and cleaning as no housekeeping support is provided
Support team includes a Supervisor, Charge RN, 3 CRNAs, and Respiratory Therapy, with no anesthesiologist on site
Orientation consists of 4 shifts in the department, with an option for buddy call before taking independent call in the second week
Holiday coverage is call-only, with staff covering most holidays and possible on-call coverage for 1 summer and 1 winter holiday
Scrub color is surgical scrubs, which are provided
Free parking available
First-time travelers will be considered if experienced in all listed specialties
RTO requests require manager approval and must be submitted in advance
Flu vaccination required for clearance to start, with medical exemptions only considered
Previous permanent employment at any Northern Light Health Hospital is not permitted
Candidates must reside 100+ miles South/Southwest of Bangor, Maine to be considered

Benefits

High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts