World Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Machias, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Enjoy national job opportunities with travel-friendly roles open to candidates from all states, giving you the freedom to work where you want. Take advantage of great perks—including a housing stipend, sign-on bonus, and paid training—to make every assignment rewarding and stress-free.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the perioperative period. The ideal candidate is skilled in circulating, scrubbing, and supporting recovery room needs as required. This role requires strong communication skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and effective nursing care during all phases of the perioperative process.
- Circulate and scrub for surgical procedures as assigned.
- Assist in Pre-Op and PACU settings as needed.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff.
- Uphold patient safety protocols, sterile technique, and infection-control standards.
- Ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting.
- Support the mission, values, and goals of the healthcare organization.
Requirements
- Active RN license (state-specific and current).
- Minimum 1 year of recent OR nursing experience.
- Proficiency in circulating and scrubbing required.
- CNOR certification preferred.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
- Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
Additional Details
- Holiday coverage may be required.
- EMR system: Cerner.
- Subspecialties include:
- Operating Room / Scrub
- Operating Room / Circulation & Scrub
- Pre-Op
- PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and hold the required certifications to be eligible for application.
About World Nurses
World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled
healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with
opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We
believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our
business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in
placement.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Relocation bonus