Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,181 per week in York, ME

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: York, ME
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,181 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse to join the Operating Room (OR) team at York Hospital in York, Maine. This 13-week assignment focuses on providing specialized care for orthopedic surgical patients.

The successful candidate will be proficient in both circulating and scrub roles, contributing to a high-quality surgical environment and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive circulating and scrub nurse duties in the Operating Room.
• Provide direct patient care to orthopedic surgical patients throughout the perioperative phase.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain a sterile environment and adhere strictly to all surgical protocols and safety standards.
• Assist with patient preparation, intraoperative care, and post-operative handoff procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 5 years of recent, dedicated Operating Room (OR) experience.
• Demonstrated strong and specific experience in orthopedic surgical cases, proficient in both circulating and scrub roles.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Advanced knowledge of orthopedic surgical procedures, sterile technique, surgical instrument identification and handling, patient assessment, medication administration, and emergency response protocols.
• Equipment Proficiency: Familiarity with standard OR equipment, orthopedic-specific surgical tools, and basic understanding of anesthesia delivery systems.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional critical thinking, effective communication, strong teamwork, adaptability, meticulous attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and efficient time management in a fast-paced environment.

Shift Details

• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Days: Monday to Thursday.
• Shift Duration: Four (4) 9-hour shifts, typically 6:45 AM - 4:15 PM.
• Call Requirements: Mandatory call required.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Start Date: June 15, 2026.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Maine (or compact state license with Maine privileges).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA).