Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine.

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Night Shift – Portland, ME (04102)

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Night Shift in Portland, ME. Join a Level I Trauma Center and earn an estimated $2,300–$2,420 per week.

Advance your perioperative nursing career as a Travel OR RN at a Level I Trauma Center in Portland, Maine. This high-volume surgical facility features 37 operating rooms and offers exposure to a broad case mix—ideal for experienced circulating or perioperative nurses seeking trauma center experience and travel nurse opportunities in Maine.

• Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) / Perioperative Nurse
• Location: Portland, ME 04102 (Portland, Maine travel nursing job)
• Type: Travel Contract (13 weeks)
• Dates: Feb 1, 2026 – May 2, 2026
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour nights)
• Hours: 36 hours/week (three 12-hour shifts)
• Openings: 2
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,300 – $2,420

• Work at a Level I Trauma Center with a diverse surgical mix—trauma, neuro (craniotomy), robotics, thoracic, GYN/GU, pediatrics, open vascular, ENT, and plastics.
• Gain high-acuity OR and trauma experience to advance your perioperative nursing career.
• Enjoy Portland’s vibrant arts scene, acclaimed restaurants, and scenic coastal lifestyle while working a rewarding travel nurse assignment in Maine.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state requirements apply)
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room experience in trauma or high-acuity surgical settings
• Experience as a circulating nurse across specialties listed above; charge experience is a plus
• Clinical flexibility to manage a fast-paced night shift in a Level I Trauma Center

• Circulate for a wide range of surgical cases on night shift, ensuring patient safety and high-quality perioperative care
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, surgical techs, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate efficient workflows
• Maintain sterile technique, infection control, and OR safety standards consistent with hospital policies
• Mentor and support less experienced staff to foster a collaborative team culture
• Demonstrate clinical adaptability, strong critical thinking, and professionalism in a busy trauma environment

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Apply now to join our healthcare team and elevate your OR nursing career in Portland, Maine. Interested travel nurses should submit a resume and availability to be considered for this travel contract. Join our team today and gain valuable Level I Trauma Center OR experience!

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GHR Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

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