Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Description

Nursing
Req #: 75033

MaineHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is excited to welcome a Per Diem Registered Nurse to our collaborative outpatient team. This role offers flexibility to support clinic needs, with shifts typically scheduled Monday through Friday during daytime hours. You'll experience the energy of a fast-paced, high-volume clinic while working within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

In this role, you'll be at the center of delivering exceptional musculoskeletal care to patients across the lifespan. You will support a broad range of orthopedic and sports medicine services, including Sports Medicine, Sports Surgery, Shoulder and Joint Replacement Surgery, Hand Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, and Orthopedic Urgent Care. Responsibilities may include clinical triage, patient education, care coordination, and pre- and post-operative support, working closely with providers, clinical staff, and families based on departmental needs.

Our ideal candidate will have 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in ambulatory care, orthopedics, surgical services, sports medicine, or urgent care. We're looking for a nurse who thrives in a team-based environment, communicates clearly, and is passionate about helping patients return to the activities they love.

This per diem opportunity is ideal for a nurse seeking schedule flexibility, diverse clinical exposure, and the chance to contribute to a high-performing team while maintaining work-life balance.

Summary:

The MH Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care role provides high quality care to patients and families calling or presenting for care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and performs a wide variety of patient care services to assist physicians/advanced practice practitioners in delivering excellent care to patients of the practice.
MH RN II: This level is competent in their clinical role and has demonstrated the ability to care for most patients assigned. Though not able to care for every patient type within their area of hire, demonstrates how to obtain the appropriate resources to develop required skills and knowledge over time. This level included automatic advancement after 1 year as a RN I - must be in good standing and meets RN I requirements.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
3. Experience: One year of recent RN experience required. Automatic advancement from RN I level if all onboarding requirements are complete, including the New Grad Residency (where available).

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Additional Information

If you have questions about this role, please contact samantha.gonzales@mainehealth.org