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: 11/01/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room, Portland, Maine: The position supports general surgery procedures in a busy Level One Trauma Center. The successful candidate provides exceptional patient care and demonstrates expertise in robotics, emergency general surgery, pediatrics, burns, trauma, Whipple procedures, and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

Job Details Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) experience in an operating room setting; minimum of 2 years of experience; Level One Trauma experience or training; competency in robotics, including Da Vinci Xi and SP systems, emergency general surgery, pediatrics, burns, trauma, Whipple procedures, and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy; skills in ear, nose, and throat procedures, dental procedures, plastics, pediatric cases, and Level One Trauma; ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification and Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) experience or certification.

Schedule: Day shifts; 12-hour shifts; minimum 36 hours per week; occasional weekends or call may be required.

Additional Information: The role supports procedures including laryngoscopy, sinus surgery, facial plastics and trauma, cochlear implants, oral surgery, complex head and neck cancer surgery, tonsillectomy, and tympanoplasty. Patient populations range from pediatric to geriatric. The ideal candidate is flexible, patient-oriented, and a team player. Scrubs are provided.

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 Cross Country Job ID 1345275. 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