Travel Neurosurgery Operating Room RN - $2,516 per week

American Traveler 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: 04/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN with neurosurgery and Level 1 trauma experience for a 13-week day shift travel contract at a major academic medical center in Portland, ME.

• Operating Room setting at a Level 1 Trauma Center with a 26-bed OR suite
• Neurosurgery-focused role requiring competency in circulating aneurysms, AVMs, complex craniotomies with navigation, and complex spine navigated cases using Airo-CT and O-arm
• Preferred experience in General, GU/GYN, Ortho trauma, ortho joints, ENT, Pediatrics, Plastics, Dental, and Endovascular cases
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Equipment includes Storz, Stryker, Olympus, and Intuitive Robotic (da Vinci) systems
• EMR: Epic
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 12-hour shifts
• 1:4 weekend rotation required
• On-call requirements include one overnight trauma call (11 PM–7 AM); specialty team call (Neuro, Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, Ortho) is scheduled per specialty team rules — Neuro call averages 50–150 hours per 8-week block
• 13-week contract

• Active ME RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• CNOR preferred
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
• Level 1 trauma center experience required
• Robotics experience required
• Neurosurgery OR experience required, including aneurysms, AVMs, craniotomies, and navigated spine cases
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

• Teal scrubs are issued by the facility
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility (including residents of Maine or New Hampshire) are considered local and subject to a different pay rate
• Local travelers are not eligible for contract renewals or extensions
• Float policy: candidates may be required to float between facilities within a 25-mile radius as needed
• Use of AirPods, laptops, and cell phones on the unit is prohibited
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should be disclosed during the consideration process
• Travel pairs or groups are not permitted for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-690527. 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: Travel RN - Operating Room

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.