Operating Room RN - Gynecology & Genitourinary
Portland, Maine
Maine Medical Center Bramhall
$2,385-2,657/weekHealth Advocates Network - Nursing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: RN - Operating Room (Travel)
Location: Portland, Maine
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Travel Nurse specializing in Gynecology and Genitourinary procedures at a Level One Trauma Center. The role requires expertise in surgical nursing and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Specialty & Experience Requirements
- Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
- Required Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years level 1 trauma experience (higher value between 2 and 3 years applied)
- Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
Skills & Competencies
- Competent in Robotics (DaVinci Xi)
- Skilled in PCNLs, Nephrectomies, Ureteral Reimplants, Hysterectomies, Cystectomies, Colpocleisis, Hysteroscopies, and Ureteroscopies
- Comfortable caring for patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Preferred additional experience: General, GU/GYN, Ortho trauma, ortho joints, Neurosurgery, ENT, Pediatrics, Plastics, Dental, Endovascular
Work Schedule & Environment
- Shift: 7 AM – 7 PM (day shift)
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
- Weekend Hours: 1:4 rotation, 12-hour shifts
- Call Requirements: One overnight call (11 PM – 7 AM) for Trauma call; specialty team call schedules may vary
- Patient Ratios: 1:1
- Unit Beds: 26
- Equipment: Storz, Stryker, Olympus, Intuitive Robot
- EMR System: Epic
Certifications & Education
- Valid RN license in Maine
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- OR - Operating Room experience (minimum 2 years, including experience within the last year)
- Experience working with Pediatric patients
- Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
- Experience in Endovascular
- Competent in Robotics (DaVinci Xi)
- Competent in PCNLs
- Competent in Nephrectomies
- Competent in Ureteral Reimplants
- Competent in Hysterectomies
- Competent in Cystectomies
- Competent in Colpocleisis
Personality & Dress Code
- Flexible, accountable, timely, team player
- Scrub Color: Teal scrubs issued by hospital
This position is ideal for a surgical nurse with strong trauma experience looking to work in a dynamic OR environment with a diverse patient population.
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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