Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
York, ME
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,380/weekOverview
- Start Date04/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel OR RN needed in York, Maine (03909) — 13-week operating room travel assignment; orthopedic surgery experience required; BLS & ACLS mandatory.
Join a dedicated perioperative team in scenic York, Maine as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) on a 13-week travel assignment. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for experienced OR RNs and perioperative nurses with strong orthopedic surgery skills who are seeking short-term assignments in coastal Maine. York offers picturesque beaches, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community.
Job Details — Travel Nursing Job in York, ME
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120 - $2,230 (competitive travel nurse pay)
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (travel assignment)
- Start Date: April 20, 2026
- End Date: July 20, 2026
- Shift: Full-time, 36 hours/week
- Schedule: Mon–Thu, four 9-hour shifts (6:45 am – 4:15 pm) plus on-call
- Setting: Operating Room — circulating & scrub roles (perioperative setting)
- Location: York, Maine (03909) — Maine nursing jobs, York, ME travel nurse
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room RN experience in a hospital OR (5 years preferred)
- Strong orthopedic surgery experience required — orthopedic OR nurse, joint replacement, trauma cases
- Active RN license (state license or compact RN license as required by assignment)
- BLS and ACLS certifications (mandatory)
- Experience functioning as both circulating nurse and scrub tech/nurse in the OR
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation
- CNOR (certified perioperative nurse) preferred but not required
Responsibilities — Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Provide skilled perioperative nursing care in the Operating Room, including circulating and scrub duties
- Assist with orthopedic surgical procedures and maintain a sterile field
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff to ensure safe patient outcomes
- Monitor patient status intraoperatively and respond to emergencies as needed
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with hospital protocols
- Participate in scheduled on-call coverage and shift flexibility as needed
This is an excellent travel nursing opportunity for OR Registered Nurses and perioperative nurses looking for temporary work in a supportive surgical team. Apply now to join our healthcare team in York, Maine — great for travel nurses seeking orthopedic OR experience and Maine nursing jobs. Apply now to be considered for this Travel Operating Room RN assignment.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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About York, ME
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in York, ME here's what you should know:- The cost of living in York, ME is higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 80°F and lows around 60°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 35°F and lows around 15°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options may be available, but they could be limited due to the seasonal nature of the area.
- York is car-friendly, but public transportation options may be limited, especially in the more rural areas.
- The population of York, ME is predominantly White, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the coastal location.
- There may be a small population of travel nurses in the area.
- York offers a variety of activities including quaint town shops, quiet beaches, historical sites at Old York, cliff walks with lighthouse views, and the amusement park and zoo at York's Wild Kingdom.
- There are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and beachcombing.
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