Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Ellsworth, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a healthcare facility. This position involves supporting a busy surgical team with a variety of adult and pediatric cases, including general, urology, ENT, OBGYN, orthopedic, and endoscopic procedures. The role requires compliance with hospital protocols, efficient room turnover, and collaboration with anesthesia and support staff to ensure smooth surgical operations.
Job Details
- Employer: The healthcare provider is seeking an experienced OR Nurse for a temporary assignment beginning on 11/09/2026 and ending on 02/06/2027.
- Required Qualifications: RN with BLS and ACLS certifications, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, including exposure to the case types listed. Experience with Cerner or EPIC electronic medical record systems is required.
- Schedule: Dayshift, 10-hour shifts, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, with rotating weekends. Call shifts are approximately 6-7 per month, including some holidays, with a response time of 20 minutes.
- Additional Information: The role involves assisting with a variety of open and laparoscopic surgeries, including minimal pediatric cases. The OR team includes support from CRNAs, anesthesiologists, resource nurses, and an OR educator. Orientation will last one week with a assigned call buddy, and scrub uniforms will be provided. Staff may float to inpatient areas as needed.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1332210. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus