RN Circulator FT - Cary Medical Center - Caribou, Maine, United States

Full-time

Description

Department: Operating Room
Location: Caribou, Maine

Schedule: Full-Time/40 Hours
Shift: Days 7a-3p + Call
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in this role is a specialized perioperative nurse, responsible for providing expert care before, during, and after surgical procedures. After completing additional education and training, this nurse serves as the key coordinator of all activities in the operating room — including the management of personnel, equipment, supplies, and the surgical environment.

The RN Circulator ensures effective communication among all members of the surgical team in sterile attire and serves as a patient advocate, educator, research consumer, and professional role model. Responsibilities may also include monitoring patients during local procedures, back injections, and throughout the recovery phase.

At Cary, we take great pride in our workplace culture — so much so that our employees have voted us one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine for the fifth consecutive year. Here, you’ll join a supportive and collaborative team where your skills and contributions truly make a difference.

Essential Duties:

• Interprets clinical and diagnostic data, recognize the abnormal, and reports to MD/ Anesthesia/ODS, or other OR staff members.


• Verifies completeness of chart, assesses needs of the patient.


• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures by initiating nursing care according to the needs of patients; coordinate supplies, knowledge of usage of various equipment. Maintains a safe, calm, and clean atmosphere.


• Documents all necessary information, including sponge and needle counts, I.V. fluids, medications, blood loss, and implants.


• Performs other work related duties as assigned or delegated.


• Complies with local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

License Requirements:

• Must have a current RN Maine license.


• Maintains current BLS.


• Obtains ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire 

Availability:

• Depending on department staffing needs, you may be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or Maine law.

Contact:

• To view the full job description or request additional information, please contact Kelly at View phone number on us.fitly.work or email View email address on us.fitly.work .


• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. To view the complete benefits package, click here: Benefit Information. .