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) – Portland, ME (Level I Trauma Center)

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Portland, ME | 13-week travel assignment at a Level I Trauma Center. Seeking perioperative / surgical nurses with 2+ years of recent OR experience, Epic EMR proficiency, and robotics competency for high-acuity cases.

• Location: Portland, ME 04102 – Maine travel nursing opportunity; enjoy coastal living and the vibrant culture of Portland.
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse, Perioperative Nurse)
• Start Date: January 25, 2026
• End Date: April 25, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Shift Length: 12-hour days
• Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
• Weekend Rotation: 1 in 4 weekends (12-hour shifts)
• Call Requirements: One overnight trauma call (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM); additional call per specialty team rules (Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, Neuro, Ortho)
• Unit Details: 26-bed Operating Room; 1:1 patient ratio
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,300 – $2,420 (estimated; varies by experience and qualifications)
• EMR: Epic (experience with Epic charting preferred)
• Dress Code: Teal scrubs provided by hospital

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Maine
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience (Level I trauma experience required; 3 years preferred)
• Competency with robotics (DaVinci Xi) and advanced procedures: PCNLs, nephrectomies, ureteral reimplants, hysterectomies, cystectomies, colpocleisis, hysteroscopies, ureteroscopies
• Comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan (pediatrics to geriatrics)
• CNOR certification preferred (perioperative certification a plus)
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, accountability, and timeliness in high-acuity surgical settings

• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care across the surgical continuum: pre-op, intra-op, and post-op handoffs
• Support a broad range of surgical specialties:
  Gynecology, Genitourinary, Ortho trauma, Neurosurgery, ENT, Pediatrics, Plastics, Dental, and Endovascular
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced OR equipment (Storz, Stryker, Olympus) and Intuitive robotic platforms (DaVinci)
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure efficient room turnover and optimal patient outcomes
• Adhere to sterile technique, infection prevention standards, and hospital policies
• Accurately document patient care and surgical events in Epic EMR
• Participate in scheduled weekend rotations and required call coverage as part of the trauma team

This is an excellent travel nursing job for experienced Operating Room RNs seeking hands-on perioperative experience at a Level I Trauma Center in Portland, Maine. Apply now to join a skilled surgical team and advance your travel nurse career in Maine. Join our healthcare team today — travel nurse roles with robotics and CNOR-preferred opportunities are encouraged to apply.

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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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