Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,940 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Rockport, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (Circulating) – Travel Nursing Contract in Rockport, Maine

Seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Rockport, Maine. Bring your circulating nurse expertise and collaborative spirit to a patient-centered community hospital while working alongside experienced surgeons, anesthesia providers, and fellow nurses. This Maine travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to support surgical patients in a close-knit healthcare environment near the scenic Midcoast coast.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Circulating
• Location: Rockport, Maine
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,620–$2,760
• Start Date: October 18, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, ending January 15, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shifts per Week: 4
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts ("8 Hour Days"), scheduled within the 7:00 AM–4:30 PM daily window
• Schedule: Four scheduled day shifts per week with a rotating day off
• Call Requirements: One weeknight of call per week from 4:30 PM–7:00 AM and one 48-hour weekend call rotation approximately every 6–7 weeks, based on staffing needs
• Charting System: Epic
• Position Availability: 1 opening

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Maine
• Minimum 5 years of Operating Room circulating nurse experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Experience working in a smaller hospital or community-based Operating Room preferred
• Experience across multiple surgical service lines
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required for call responsibilities
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and willingness to assist with room turnovers and unit needs

Operating Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive circulating nursing care for surgical patients throughout the perioperative experience
• Prepare operating rooms, verify equipment and supplies, and support efficient room setup and turnover
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and the broader perioperative care team
• Support a variety of surgical procedures, with experience in orthopedics, urology, OB/GYN, general surgery, and ENT valued
• Maintain strict adherence to patient safety, sterile technique, surgical counts, and documentation standards
• Monitor patient status and advocate for patient needs before, during, and after procedures
• Respond to weeknight and weekend call assignments as scheduled
• Assist with other unit or patient care needs during periods of low census, including one-to-one support when needed
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace where every team member works together to deliver excellent care

Rockport is a picturesque coastal community in Midcoast Maine, known for its scenic harbor, welcoming atmosphere, outdoor recreation, and charming local destinations. Apply now to join this Operating Room healthcare team and advance your travel nursing career in Maine.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #524917. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

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