Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

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

• 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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a 13-week assignment requiring prior OR circulating experience and at least one prior travel assignment.

• Work in a 4-room Operating Room department performing an average of 25 cases per day
• Case mix includes general surgery (open and laparoscopic), urology, ENT, OB/GYN, orthopedics, and endoscopy procedures for adults and minimal pediatric cases
• Primarily circulating role; scrub experience preferred but not required
• Uses Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Operating hours Monday through Friday, 7:00AM-5:30PM with 10-hour shifts on a rotating schedule
• May float to inpatient areas in a task/helping-hands capacity without assuming a patient assignment
• Call required for both RN and CST roles, averaging 6-7 shifts per month with a 20-minute response time
• Weekday call runs until 7:00AM the next morning; weekend call rotates every 4th or 5th weekend from Friday evening until Monday morning
• One week of orientation with a call buddy, working five 8-hour shifts

• Active RN license (Compact or Maine) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of OR RN experience required, 5 years preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the OR specialty required
• Experience with the listed OR case types required
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required
• At least one prior travel assignment required

• Circulate and assist with OR cases across general surgery, urology, ENT, OB/GYN, and orthopedic specialties
• Support staff on the unit includes a supervisor, charge RN, CRNAs, anesthesiologist coverage Monday-Thursday, resource nurses, OR educator, anesthesia tech, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and hospitalist coverage
• All staff participate in room turnover duties
• On-call coverage required for some holidays depending on contract overlap
• Surgical scrubs are provided and free parking is available
• Candidates with only medical exemptions for flu vaccination will be considered, subject to facility review
• Time off requests require manager approval
• First-time travelers will not be considered; at least one prior travel assignment is required

American Traveler Job  #P-768890. 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:
Travel RN
- Operating Room

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.