Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,935 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Calais (ME); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel assignment in Calais, Maine. This full-time night shift position offers 10-hour nights with a minimum of 40 hours per week for 13 weeks, serving perioperative patients with scrubbing, circulating and recovery room responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure in Maine, BLS, and at least 1 year of medical/surgical or perioperative experience, with CNOR/ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse licensure in the state of Maine.
• BLS Certification (may obtain within 6 months of hire).
• At least 1 year of medical/surgical or perioperative experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• CNOR certification (preferred).
• ACLS Certification for Perioperative (preferred; may obtain within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Scrub, circulate, and assist in the perioperative setting as needed.
• Provide safe, patient-family centered care during the perioperative period.
• Support the organization’s mission and values through high-quality care.

Skills

RN

OR - Operating Room

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The operating room (OR) nursing position in Calais, Maine, involves providing safe, effective, and patient-family centered care during the perioperative period. The role requires proficiency in scrubbing, circulating, and working in the recovery room as needed. It is a full-time night shift position, offering a dynamic environment where effective communication and confidentiality are essential. This position is suitable for nurses with at least one year of medical/surgical or perioperative experience, committed to delivering high-quality care.

Job Details:

• Location: Calais, Maine
• Schedule: Nights, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday
• Required Qualifications:
  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
  • Current registered nurse licensure in the state of Maine
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (may obtain within 6 months of hire)
  • At least 1 year of medical/surgical or perioperative experience
  • Basic computer skills
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • CNOR certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification for Perioperative Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for all full-time/part-time employees (may obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Additional Information:
  • This role involves responsibilities across scrub, circulate, and recovery room functions within the perioperative setting.
  • The position supports the organizations mission, vision, and values through high-quality patient care.
  • The start date is scheduled for 08/28/2026.

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

Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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.