Travel RN - Operating Room - Pediatric OR

American Traveler, LLC.; Boothbay (ME); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; 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, LLC seeks an Operating Room RN for a critical access hospital in Maine. Eligible candidates have 1–2 years circulating OR experience and Maine or compact RN license.

Responsibilities include circulating cases in a 25-bed facility with 3 OR suites and 1 GI room; shift Mon-Thu 07:00–16:30; call requirements apply. Cerner EMR is used; travel-friendly benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required.
• Minimum 2 years of OR circulating experience; 1 year considered if experienced in all offered specialties.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.
• Must be able to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Familiarity with pre-op and PACU duties including pre-op interviews.
• Cerner EMR experience preferred; adaptability to new EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Circulate cases in a 25-bed, 3-OR facility with 1 GI endoscopy room.
• Handle general surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, GYN, OB, endoscopy, and urology cases; no robotics or high-level trauma.
• Maintain patient flow with 8–10 cases per day and 20-minute call response time.
• Work Monday–Thursday, 07:00–16:30; no Friday shifts; participate in on-call as required.
• Assist with room turnover, transport patients, and support pre-op/PACU when on call.

Skills

RN license (Maine/Compact)

OR circulating experience

BLS ACLS PALS

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Pre-op / PACU duties

Driver's license

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an Operating Room RN for a critical access hospital setting, requiring at least 1-2 years of circulating OR experience and a Maine or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of OR circulating experience required; 1 year considered if experienced in all specialties offered
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Must be comfortable monitoring patients on cardiac monitors and interpreting cardiac rhythms
• Must be comfortable learning pre-op and PACU duties, including pre-op interviews
• Cerner EMR experience highly preferred; must be comfortable and quick to learn new EMR systems if inexperienced
• Full SSN required for consideration
• Driver's license required as a separate file for consideration
• Two references within the past year required, including at least one from a Supervisor, Manager, or Director (Charge RN acceptable, no peer references)
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Critical access hospital with 25 beds and 3 OR suites plus 1 GI endoscopy room
• Case types include general surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, GYN, OB (C-sections), endoscopic procedures, and urology
• No robotics, high-level trauma, or neuro cases performed
• Average of 8-10 cases performed per day
• Scheduled shift is Monday-Thursday, 0700-1630, with the department closed on Fridays
• Call requirements include 4-8 call shifts per month and 1 weekend of call per month (Friday 0700-Monday 0700) with a 20-minute response time
• No floating required
• EMR used is Cerner, IV pumps are Alaris, and medication dispensing is via Pyxis
• RNs will circulate cases, transport patients (no transporter on staff), and assist with room turnover and cleaning (no housekeeping support)
• On callback, RNs will circulate the case and recover the patient afterward, taking on some Pre-op/PACU responsibilities
• Unit support includes a Supervisor, Charge RN, 3 CRNAs (no anesthesiologist), and Respiratory Therapy
• Orientation consists of 4 shifts in the department, with an option for buddy call before taking independent call in the second week
• Surgical scrubs are provided and parking is free
• Holiday coverage is call-only, with staff typically covering major holidays but possible call for 1 summer and 1 winter holiday
• RTO requests require manager approval
• First-time travelers will be considered if experienced in the required case types and specialties
• Flu vaccination is required for clearance to start, with medical exemptions only accepted and requiring at least 2 weeks for review
• Permanent address must be located 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility for eligibility
• Candidates who have previously worked in a permanent capacity at any Northern Light Health hospital are not eligible

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-764470

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