Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN with strong orthopedic trauma and C-section circulating experience for a 13-week travel contract at a teaching hospital in Presque Isle, Maine. Requirements Active RN license - Maine (ME) or Compact license required BLS required; ACLS preferred Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in OR specialty C-section circulating experience is required Ortho trauma experience is required; total joints experience is preferred Experience with after-hours/on-call cases (trauma, ER C-sections, emergency general surgery) required Prior travel experience preferred; first-time travelers are less likely to be considered Candidate's permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME (489 State St, Bangor, ME 04401) to be eligible Candidates who have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity are not eligible Flu vaccination required for employment clearance (medical exemptions accepted on a case-by-case basis) Two professional references within the past year required, with at least one from a supervisor, manager, director, or charge nurse - peer references are not accepted Full SSN, driver's license, and copies of all certifications required for consideration Responsibilities Work setting is a 4-OR suite within an 89-bed licensed teaching hospital Case types include general surgery (open and laparoscopic bowel, gallbladder, appendix, hernias), urology, ENT, ophthalmology, GYN (including C-sections), and orthopedics with a heavy trauma focus Average of 10-12 scheduled cases per day Ortho trauma cases are a primary focus; total joints experience is preferred After-hours and on-call cases include trauma, ER C-sections, and emergency general surgery Schedule is Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM On-call required approximately 1 shift per week and 1 weekend every 4-6 weeks Weekend on-call coverage runs Friday 3:00 PM through Monday 6:30 AM for emergent cases only Call-back response time is 30 minutes Holiday coverage is on-call only No floating required EMR: Cerner (with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing) Circulating responsibilities include a broad range of surgical specialties with emphasis on orthopedic trauma and GYN Supported by a supervisor, OR educator, and CRNAs who cover all rooms Orientation is approximately 2 weeks based on skillset and comfort level, with a call buddy assigned during the first 2 weeks No sleep room available during on-call - stretchers are available in Day Surgery Surgical scrubs are provided by the facility Free parking is available on-site Schedule is issued in 6-week cycles; all RTO requests require manager approval Candidates living 100+ miles north of Bangor, ME may be considered on a case-by-case basis with individual approval from facility nursing leadership Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts Job ID: P-734497 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler