Operating Room RN
Portland, Maine
Maine Medical Center Bramhall
$1,745-2,105/weekUniti Med will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: RN - Operating Room (OR) - Travel Position
Location: Portland, Maine
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel
Specialty & Experience Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR)
- Required Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years Level 1 trauma experience (higher requirement from description)
- Additional Experience:
- At least 2 years of Level 1 trauma experience specifically in General Surgery
- Competence in General, Pediatrics, DaVinci Robotics, Burns, and HIPEC
- Expertise in Emergency General Surgery (EGS), burns, trauma, DaVinci Robotics, thoracic, and liver surgeries
- Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
Job Details
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (day shift)
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
- Weekend Schedule: 1:4 weekends, 12-hour shifts
- Call Requirements: One overnight call (11 PM – 7 AM) for Trauma call; specialty team call schedules apply for Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, Neuro, Ortho teams
- Number of Openings: Numerous
Unit & Patient Information
- Unit: Operating Room
- Number of Beds: 26
- Patient Ratios: 1:1
- Equipment Used: Storz, Stryker, Olympus, Intuitive Robot (DaVinci)
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic
Certifications & Education
- Required Certification: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Education Modules: Specific to position (details not provided)
Preferred Skills & Experience
- General Surgery
- GU/GYN
- Orthopedic trauma and joints
- Neurosurgery
- ENT
- Pediatrics
- Plastics
- Dental
- Endovascular
Personality & Dress Code
- Personality Fit: Flexible, accountable, timely, team player
- Scrub Color: Teal scrubs issued by hospital
- Unacceptable Attire: None specified
Summary
This travel RN position in the Operating Room at a Level One trauma center requires a highly experienced nurse with at least 3 years of Level 1 trauma experience and competence in multiple surgical specialties including General Surgery, Pediatrics, and robotic-assisted procedures. The role involves day shifts with weekend rotations and trauma call responsibilities. The ideal candidate is flexible, accountable, and a strong team player.
Facility
Maine Medical Center Bramhall
16 nurses recommend working with Maine Medical Center Bramhall
Pros
Everyone here is super helpful, friendly, and kind. They’re willing to help you with whatever is needed. I would work here again, great environment!
Cons
None

- Short Term Acute Care
- 637 beds
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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