Posted 09/29/2026 · Job #524158
Orthopedic | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Bangor, Maine
Job Description
Orthopedic Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract Jobs in Bangor, Maine
Start your next Maine travel nursing job in Bangor with a rewarding 13-week orthopedic medical-surgical RN assignment. Bring your orthopedic nursing expertise to a supportive clinical team and provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients recovering from orthopedic procedures and other medical-surgical conditions. Bangor offers a welcoming community, scenic surroundings, rich local history, and convenient access to outdoor recreation throughout Maine.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Orthopedic Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Bangor, Maine
- Assignment Type: Travel contract
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130-$2,250
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Setting: On-site medical-surgical orthopedic unit
Orthopedic Med-Surg RN Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience; medical-surgical or orthopedic nursing experience strongly preferred
- Current Maine Registered Nurse license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 30 days of hire
- Telemetry nursing experience preferred
- MOAB or CPI certification preferred, but not required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and multitasking skills
- Ability to provide safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment
Orthopedic Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an orthopedic medical-surgical unit
- Assess patient conditions, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
- Monitor patients for changes in condition, including telemetry findings when applicable
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and approved protocols
- Support patients before and after orthopedic procedures, including mobility, pain management, and recovery needs
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, safety, mobility, and discharge instructions
- Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate effective patient care
- Accurately document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses
- Promote a respectful, compassionate, and safe care environment for every patient
Apply now for this orthopedic Med-Surg RN travel contract in Bangor, Maine, and join a dedicated healthcare team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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