Operating Room Manager
Ellsworth, ME
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical Services Manager position overseeing a multi-department OR setting in Maine, requiring a minimum of 3 years of OR management experience and an active ME or compact RN license.

Details

• Position is based in a 64-bed community hospital (staffed for 40) with no trauma designation
• Manager will oversee 4 ORs, 11 Pre-op/PACU beds, Sterile Processing, Pre-admission Testing, and 3 Schedulers/Patient Service Representatives
• Average surgical volume is 15–25 cases per day
• Patient population includes adults and minimal pediatrics across general surgery, urology, ENT, OB/GYN, orthopedics, and endoscopy case types
• Specific procedures include open and laparoscopic general surgery, laser lithotripsy, T&As, C-sections, total joint replacements, and endoscopies (EGDs and colonoscopies)
• Monday–Friday schedule, 0700–1600
• No scheduled weekend shifts or on-call, though occasional weekend or holiday calls/questions may occur
• No floating required
• Cerner EMR — experience preferred
• No holiday shift coverage required, though occasional questions or calls during holidays are possible

Requirements

• Active ME or compact RN license required
• BSN or higher required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of OR Manager or Director experience required; 5+ years preferred
• Experience supporting a broad range of OR case types including general surgery, urology, ENT, OB/GYN, and orthopedics
• Strong leadership skills including staff accountability, budget management, scheduling, and performance improvement
• Candidates must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
• Two professional references from within the past year required, with at least one from a supervisor, manager, or director (charge nurses accepted; peer references not accepted)
• Full SSN, Driver's License, and copies of all certifications required for consideration
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include running morning huddles and monthly team meetings, attending bed meetings, managing staff and call schedules, overseeing time and attendance, participating in value analysis, managing performance improvement projects and PIPs, and collaborating with infection control for SPD
• May occasionally be expected to step into cases to assist staff, though this is not a routine expectation
• Manager will oversee approximately 45–50 tenured staff members
• Support structure includes a VP, Charge RNs for PACU and OR, an SPD Charge, surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and a House Supervisor available nights and weekends
• New Employee Orientation (NEO) provided; remainder of the first week will be dedicated to unit orientation
• Business casual dress code required; no jeans or open-toe shoes
• Free parking available on-site
• RTO requests must be submitted and approved through the manager; all RTO should be disclosed at the time of consideration
• Candidates whose permanent address is 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME are eligible; those living 100+ miles north are reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• First-time travelers will be considered, though travel experience is preferred