Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN with strong orthopedic trauma and C-section circulating experience for a 13-week travel contract at a teaching hospital in Presque Isle, Maine.

Details

• Work setting is a 4-OR suite within an 89-bed licensed teaching hospital
• Case types include general surgery (open and laparoscopic bowel, gallbladder, appendix, hernias), urology, ENT, ophthalmology, GYN (including C-sections), and orthopedics with a heavy trauma focus
• Average of 10–12 scheduled cases per day
• Ortho trauma cases are a primary focus; total joints experience is preferred
• After-hours and on-call cases include trauma, ER C-sections, and emergency general surgery
• Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM
• On-call required approximately 1 shift per week and 1 weekend every 4–6 weeks
• Weekend on-call coverage runs Friday 3:00 PM through Monday 6:30 AM for emergent cases only
• Call-back response time is 30 minutes
• Holiday coverage is on-call only
• No floating required
• EMR: Cerner (with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing)

Requirements

• Active RN license — Maine (ME) or Compact license required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in OR specialty
• C-section circulating experience is required
• Ortho trauma experience is required; total joints experience is preferred
• Experience with after-hours/on-call cases (trauma, ER C-sections, emergency general surgery) required
• Prior travel experience preferred; first-time travelers are less likely to be considered
• Candidate's permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME (489 State St, Bangor, ME 04401) to be eligible
• Candidates who have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity are not eligible
• Flu vaccination required for employment clearance (medical exemptions accepted on a case-by-case basis)
• Two professional references within the past year required, with at least one from a supervisor, manager, director, or charge nurse — peer references are not accepted
• Full SSN, driver's license, and copies of all certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Circulating responsibilities include a broad range of surgical specialties with emphasis on orthopedic trauma and GYN
• Supported by a supervisor, OR educator, and CRNAs who cover all rooms
• Orientation is approximately 2 weeks based on skillset and comfort level, with a call buddy assigned during the first 2 weeks
• No sleep room available during on-call — stretchers are available in Day Surgery
• Surgical scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking is available on-site
• Schedule is issued in 6-week cycles; all RTO requests require manager approval
• Candidates living 100+ miles north of Bangor, ME may be considered on a case-by-case basis with individual approval from facility nursing leadership