Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,535 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Portland, Maine. This assignment involves providing surgical nursing care specializing in gynecology and genitourinary procedures at a Level One trauma center. The role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, demonstrating expertise in surgical nursing practices, patient care, and technical skills across a broad range of surgical procedures.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum of 2 years of experience, Level 1 trauma experience, proficiency in robotics (Da Vinci Xi), and surgical procedures including PCNLs, nephrectomies, ureteral reimplants, hysterectomies, cystectomies, colpocleisis, hysteroscopies, and ureteroscopies.
• Preferred Qualifications: CNOR certification is preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The position involves working with a broad patient demographic, with a focus on surgical nursing in an operating room setting equipped with advanced equipment such as Storz, Stryker, Olympus, and the Intuitive Robot. The ideal candidate will be flexible, accountable, timely, and a teamplayer, adhering to hospital scrubs policy and dress code.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

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Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus