Travel OR RN

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with strong vascular and plastics surgery experience for a Level 1 trauma facility.

• Level 1 trauma Operating Room with 26 beds
• 1:1 patient ratios
• Uses Storz, Stryker, Olympus, and Intuitive Robot equipment
• Epic EMR
• Day shift schedule, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM or 7:00 AM-5:30 PM
• Weekend rotation approximately 1:4 to 1:5 weekends, 12-hour shifts
• Call required as needed, including overnight trauma call (11p-7a); specialty team call scheduled per team rules (Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, Neuro, Ortho)
• Float policy of 25 miles between facilities as needed

• Active ME or compact RN license required
• BLS and other AHA certifications required (non-AHA certifications accepted at submission but must be completed before start)
• CNOR preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience required
• Vascular surgery experience required, including both open and endovascular cases
• Plastics surgery experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Preferred experience in General, GU/GYN, Ortho trauma, ortho joints, Neurosurgery, ENT, Pediatrics, Plastics, Dental, and Endovascular procedures
• Epic EMR experience required
• Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references required

• Teal scrubs issued by the hospital
• Candidates should be flexible, accountable, timely, and team-oriented
• Airpods, laptops, and cell phone use prohibited on the unit
• RTO should be kept to a minimum, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract at manager's discretion
• Local candidates within 90 miles of any Maine Health facility are eligible but not eligible for renewals or extensions
• Candidates who have worked at any Maine Health facility within the past 12 months must disclose this information

American Traveler Job  #P-753709. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.