Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Portland, ME
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,646/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Portland, Maine. Join a high-acuity surgical team supporting vascular, plastics, and trauma cases in a fast-paced perioperative environment.
Job Details
- Location: Portland, ME 04102
- About the Location: Portland offers a welcoming coastal setting with a vibrant downtown, scenic waterfront views, and a strong community feel—an appealing place to live and work during your assignment.
- Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 09/01/2026
- Shift: 12-hour days
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,360 - $2,480
- Call Requirements: One overnight trauma call (11p-7a) as needed; weekend call based on rotation
- Weekend Rotation: Approximately 1:4 to 1:5 weekends
- EMR: Epic
- Work Environment: High-acuity operating room with advanced surgical technology and a team-oriented culture
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience
- Level I trauma experience required
- Strong experience in vascular surgery, including open and endovascular cases
- Plastics surgery experience required
- CNOR preferred
- Ability to work flexible call and weekend rotations
- Team-focused, accountable, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced perioperative setting
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled perioperative nursing care in the Operating Room
- Assist with vascular and plastics surgical procedures, including open and endovascular cases
- Support a variety of surgical specialties as needed, including trauma cases
- Maintain patient safety, sterile technique, and high standards of clinical care throughout the surgical process
- Respond to call requirements and contribute to weekend coverage as scheduled
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure efficient case flow
- Use Epic and specialized surgical equipment effectively in daily practice
Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career with this Operating Room RN job in Portland, Maine.
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.
Employer
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About Portland, ME
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Portland, ME here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Portland, ME is slightly higher than the national average, with housing being the primary factor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 70-80°F, while winter lows can drop to 15-20°F.
- Be prepared for cold winters and mild summers.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Portland, ME, but they may require some searching due to demand.
- Portland is relatively car-friendly, but it also offers public transportation options like buses and ferries for getting around the city and nearby islands.
- Portland, ME has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.
- Portland, ME offers a vibrant food scene with numerous restaurants, as well as art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy scenic cruises, whale watches, and island hopping in Casco Bay.
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