Travel OR RN - $2,612 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Ellsworth, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• StartDate: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position at a small community hospital in Maine, requiring at least 3 years of OR experience, circulator proficiency, and a ME or compact RN license.

Details

• 4-OR suite at a 64-licensed-bed community hospital setting
• Adult and minimal pediatric surgical patient population
• Case mix includes general surgery (open and laparoscopic), urology, ENT, OB/GYN, orthopedics, and endoscopy (EGD and colonoscopy)
• Common procedures include bowel resections, cholecystectomies, appendectomies, hernia repairs, C-sections, hysterectomies, total joint replacements (knees and hips), ACL repairs, TURPs, laser lithotripsy, T&As, and more
• Robotics experience is not required; no conscious sedation cases
• All staff participate in room turnover
• Average of 25 cases per day
• EMR: Cerner (Cerner or Epic experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Monday–Friday operating hours, 0700–1730, with 10-hour shifts and a rotating day off
• Call required: approximately 6–7 call shifts per month, including weekday and weekend on-call rotations (typically every 4th or 5th weekend)
• Weekday call runs end-of-shift (EOS) until 0700 the following morning; weekend call runs EOS Friday through Monday morning at 0700
• 20-minute call response time required
• May float to inpatient areas in a task/helper capacity only — no independent patient assignment assumed
• Holiday on-call coverage required for some, but not all, holidays within the contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — ME state or compact license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of OR RN experience required (5 years preferred)
• Circulator experience required; scrub experience preferred but not required
• Experience with the case types listed (general, urology, ENT, OB/GYN, ortho) required
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required — first-time travelers will not be considered
• Candidate's permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME
• No previous permanent employment at any Northern Light Health Hospital
• Two professional references within the past year required, at least one from a supervisor, manager, director, or charge nurse (peer references not accepted)
• Flu vaccination required for employment eligibility
• Copies of all certifications, driver's license, and full SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Primary role is circulating; scrubbing is not expected
• Scrub experience is a plus but candidates will not be expected to scrub and circulate
• CRNA, PA, and CST students are present at the facility; no residents
• Support team includes a charge RN, 2 resource nurses (including an OR educator), CRNAs, 1 anesthesiologist (Mon–Thu), anesthesia tech, RT (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and phlebotomy
• One week of orientation provided, consisting of five 8-hour shifts; call buddy assigned during orientation week
• Call schedule is typically set approximately 6 weeks in advance by the manager
• One sleep room is available on-site for call (availability varies)
• Surgical scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking available on-site
• Manager interviews required
• All RTO requests must be submitted and approved by the manager
• Medical exemptions only are accepted for flu vaccine; exemption requests require a minimum of 2 weeks for committee review

American Traveler Job ID #P-732410. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.