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

Surgical Care Operating Room Registered Nurse

Franklin Hospital

Are you a New Grad Registered Nurse looking to grow your skills in the surgical setting? Join the Surgical Care Operating Room team at Franklin Hospital in Farmington, Maine, as a full-time, 32-hour day shift Registered Nurse and become part of a skilled, collaborative team dedicated to providing safe, high-quality care throughout the surgical experience.

As an Operating Room RN, you'll play an important role in caring for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures. You'll work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to prepare patients for surgery, coordinate care in the operating room, maintain a safe surgical environment, and advocate for patients throughout their procedure.

This role offers the opportunity to develop specialized perioperative nursing skills while using your clinical judgment, communication, and attention to detail to support excellent patient outcomes. You'll participate in patient assessment and planning, ensure appropriate equipment and supplies are available, support infection prevention and patient safety practices, assist with surgical workflows, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the surgical team.

Located in beautiful Farmington, Maine, Franklin Hospital offers the opportunity to build your nursing career in the heart of western Maine. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and four-season outdoor recreation, the area is ideal for those who enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, and everything Maine's outdoors has to offer.

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.

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 resourcesso 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 employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $35.61 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on 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.