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Registered Nurse - Peri-Anesthesia (Pre-Op/PACU)

  • $20,000 sign-on bonus
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • BSN
  • RN license

Open in 1 location

Prime Healthcare posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between them.

Maine

6 open

How this pay compares

This posting states $37–$51.28 an hour. Open PACU nurse jobs in Maine post a median of $47.76 an hour, the middle half $45.17–$59.07, across 3 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. PACU nurses employed in Maine earn a median of $41.82 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Bonus Amount

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs with 2+ Years of Acute Care Experience New Graduate RNs Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

REGISTERED NURSE-PERI ANESTHESIA (Pre-Op/PACU)

Central Maine Healthcare

9-Hour Shifts | Variable Schedule

Why Join Our Surgical Services Team?

  • Provide exceptional perioperative care in a collaborative, patient-focused surgical environment.
  • Work alongside experienced surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Utilize advanced surgical technology while caring for patients across a wide range of specialties.
  • Supportive leadership, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement and specialty certification.

Streamlined Hiring Process

Apply → 15-Minute Recruiter Prescreen → One Hiring Manager Interview → Fast Hiring Decision

Whether you're an experienced Operating Room RN, Perioperative RN, or Surgical Services RN looking to advance your career - we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and join a surgical team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

Staff RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults. The Registered Nurse coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Works with other departments to provide a continuum of care and co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  • Current and valid state RN License.
  • Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
  • Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $37.00 to $51.28 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

From Prime Healthcare's job posting for LEWISTON, ME, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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