Travel OR Registered Nurse

Premiere Healthcare Staffing•Lewiston, ME

7d•$48 - $60

About The Position

Premiere Healthcare Staffing is hiring a Travel OR Registered Nurse for its partner healthcare facilities in Lewiston, Maine, in the OR/Surgery department. The role is offered as a 12-week assignment, with day and night shifts available. The listed pay is $48.00 to $60.00 per hour, or an estimated $576.00 to $720.00 gross pay per week. The position oversees operating-room operations and nursing staff during assigned shifts while supporting safe, high-quality patient care and compliance with regulations and hospital policies. The nurse may also provide direct patient care as needed to maintain safe staffing and patient-care standards. Premiere Healthcare Staffing describes its support as including weekly pay, dedicated career specialists, flexible opportunities, and tailored career pathways. Compensation is specific to Maine, and the final starting amount is determined during applicant selection based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN license.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintained thereafter.
Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintained thereafter.
Minimum of six months to one year as a staff nurse in an acute-care hospital setting; E.D. setting required.
One to two years of previous experience in an acute-care hospital Surgical OR setting.
Competency in Sedation Monitoring upon hire and maintained thereafter.
Current PALS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

Oversee OR operations and nursing staff during assigned shifts.
Ensure safe, high-quality patient care and compliance with regulations and hospital policies.
Manage staffing, scheduling, and daily assignments.
Supervise, coach, and support staff development and performance.
Assist with performance management and HR-related activities.
Monitor supplies, equipment, and department readiness.
Coordinate surgical services, patient flow, and care transitions.
Address patient-care concerns and escalate issues through the appropriate chain of command.
Round with patients and families to support a positive patient experience.
Provide direct patient care as needed to maintain safe staffing and patient-care standards.