Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Ellsworth, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room Nurse (OR) in Ellsworth, Maine. This position involves circulating in a busy surgical environment with approximately 25 cases per day, including general, urology, ENT, OB-GYN, orthopedics, and endoscopic procedures. The role requires a proactive RN with strong case experience and familiarity with Cerner or EPIC electronic medical records.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shifts, Monday through Friday, 0700-1730, with weekend rotations and call requirements (approximately 6-7 shifts per month). Shifts are 10 hours, with a scheduled response time of 20 minutes.
- Required Qualifications: RN licensure with BLS and ACLS certifications, proficiency with Cerner or EPIC electronic medical records, minimum of 0 years of experience (preferably 3-5 years in similar OR settings).
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with adult and pediatric case types, circulating experience, and familiarity with total joints, podiatry, or endoscopy is a plus.
- Additional Information: Support staff includes supervisor, CRNAs, anesthesiologist, anesthesia tech, resource nurses, OR educator, RT, hospitalist, and phlebotomy. Orientation is one week with a call buddy, and surgical scrubs are provided. Parking is free.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1288858. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room
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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus