Travel OR RN - $2,994 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring Level 1 trauma experience and a Maine or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Operating Room department of a 26-bed unit within a hospital setting
• 1:1 patient ratios
• Utilizes Storz, Stryker, Olympus, and Intuitive Robot equipment
• Charts using Epic EMR
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• 1:4 weekend rotation with 12-hour shifts
• Call requirements include one overnight shift (11 PM-7 AM) for Trauma call
• Specialty team members (Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, Neuro, Ortho) follow call schedules per their specific team rules
• Float policy applies within a 25-mile radius between facilities as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required
• BLS and other required certifications (AHA certifications must be completed before start date if submitted as non-AHA)
• CNOR certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience required, plus prior travel experience
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Preferred experience in General, GU/GYN, Ortho trauma, Ortho joints, Neurosurgery, ENT, Pediatrics, Plastics, Dental, or Endovascular surgery
• Epic EMR experience
• Driver's License required for consideration
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide perioperative nursing care across a variety of surgical specialties in a Level 1 trauma OR environment
• Ideal candidates are flexible, accountable, timely, and strong team players
• Teal scrubs are issued by the hospital
• Air pods, laptops, and cell phone usage are prohibited while on the unit
• RTO should be minimal, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for the 13-week contract at manager's discretion
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility are considered local and are not eligible for renewals or extensions
• Local candidates are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should disclose this during consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-737003. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

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