Travel RN - Operating Room - Pediatric OR

American Traveler; Boothbay (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a critical access hospital in Maine. The role requires OR circulating experience, ME or compact RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and 2+ years in OR or equivalent across specialties.

Responsibilities include circulating cases in a 3-OR unit with 25 beds, handling various procedures, and supporting pre-op/PACU learning during callback shifts. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (ME state or compact) required.
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required; 1 year considered if experienced in all specialties offered.
• Experience circulating case types listed above required.
• Comfortable monitoring cardiac telemetry and interpreting rhythms; willing to learn pre-op/PACU duties.

Responsibilities

• Circulate cases in a 3-OR hospital with one GI endoscopy room and 25 beds.
• Circulate general surgery, ortho, podiatry, GYN/OB, endoscopic and urology procedures.
• No robotics, high-level trauma, or neuro cases; 8–10 cases per day on average.
• Care for patients pre- and post-operatively during callback shifts.

Skills

OR circulating experience

Telemetry rhythm interpretation

Cerner EMR experience

BLS ACLS PALS certified

Tools

Cerner EMR

Alaris IV Pumps

Pyxis Med Dispensing

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a critical access hospital, requiring OR circulating experience and a ME or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (ME state or compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required; 1 year considered if experienced in all specialties offered
• Experience circulating case types listed above required
• Must be comfortable monitoring cardiac telemetry and interpreting rhythms
• Pre-op/PACU experience not required but must be willing to learn these duties on callback
• Comfortable working with EMRs and picking up new systems quickly if no Cerner experience
• Permanent address must be 100+ miles South/Southwest of the facility
• No prior permanent employment at any Northern Light Health Hospital allowed

Responsibilities

• Critical access hospital with 3 OR suites and 1 GI endoscopy room, 25 total beds
• Case types include general surgery, ortho, podiatry, GYN, OB (C-sections), endoscopic, and urology procedures
• No robotics, high-level trauma, or neuro cases performed
• Average of 8-10 cases performed per day
• Scheduled shift Monday through Thursday, 0700-1630, department closed on Fridays
• Call requirement of 4-8 call shifts per month (1630-0700 the following day)
• 1 weekend of call per month required (Friday 0700 to Monday 0700) with 20-minute response time
• No floating required
• EMR: Cerner (preferred experience); IV Pumps: Alaris; Med Dispensing: Pyxis
• Circulate surgical cases and recover patients after cases during callback shifts
• Learn to perform pre-op interviews to assist as needed
• Support team includes a Supervisor, Charge RN, 3 CRNAs (no anesthesiologist), and Respiratory Therapy
• No transporters or housekeeping on the unit; RNs will transport patients and assist with room turnover and cleaning
• 4 shifts of orientation provided in the department with buddy call option; independent call expected by the second week
• Holiday coverage limited to call only for major holidays, with staff covering most holidays
• May be on call for 1 summer and 1 winter holiday
• Guest House available for call team only if normal housing is more than 20 minutes away
• Surgical scrubs provided; free parking available
• RTO requires manager approval
• First-time travelers considered if experienced in all listed specialties
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-760613

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