Description

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.

Details

• 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 0700-1630, 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

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

Additional Information

• 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