OR RN - Orthopedic
Portland, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN - Operating Room specializing in orthopedic surgery, requiring proficiency in complex total joint revisions, trauma procedures, and multi-vendor instrumentation.

Details

• Level 1 trauma hospital operating room setting with 26 beds
• First scrub complex total joint revision cases using multiple vendor systems including Stryker, DePuy, Smith & Nephew, and Zimmer
• Operate Mako robotic system and Hana table for orthopedic procedures
• First assist on polytrauma orthopedic cases with minimal supervision
• Collaborate with surgical team across five high-volume orthopedic ORs
• 1:1 patient ratios
• Uses Storz, Stryker, Olympus, and Intuitive Robot equipment
• Epic EMR used
• 10 or 12-hour day shifts, 7a-7p
• 1:4 weekend rotation with 12-hour shifts
• One overnight call shift (11p-7a) for trauma call; specialty team call scheduled per team rules
• Float requirements within a 25-mile radius between facilities as needed
• 30-minute room turnover standard with 90% first case on-time start (FCOTS) rate expectation

Requirements

• Active RN license (ME or compact) required
• CNOR certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of operating room experience required
• Proven experience in orthopedic surgery including trauma and total joint revisions
• Strong working knowledge of multiple vendor systems and orthopedic instrumentation
• Experience with Mako robotic-assisted surgery and Hana table positioning
• Ability to adapt quickly in high-acuity, fast-turnaround OR settings
• Weekend and extended shift availability required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required

Additional Information

• Work alongside top-tier orthopedic surgeons in a leading surgical environment
• Fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere with strong emphasis on efficiency and surgical precision
• Preferred experience in General, GU/GYN, ortho trauma, ortho joints, neurosurgery, ENT, pediatrics, plastics, dental, and endovascular cases
• Teal scrubs issued by the hospital
• Candidates located within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility (Maine or New Hampshire residents) are considered local, with local bill rates applying
• Local travelers are not eligible for renewals or extensions
• RTO should be kept to a minimum, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract at manager's discretion
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months must disclose this upon application