Healthforce by TLC·Machias, Maine
Key responsibilities include preparing the operating room, scrubbing in, circulating, and maintaining sterile technique during procedures to ensure patient safety. The role also involves close collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists, anticipating needs, verifying counts, and assisting with immediate post-operative care.
Step into the operating room as a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in the OR, where your expertise will directly shape patient outcomes in Machias, Maine, and beyond. This multi-week assignment begins on 04/06/2026, offering a dynamic environment to apply your surgical nursing skills, lead patient care from admission through recovery, and collaborate with skilled surgeons and multidisciplinary teams. If you thrive in fast-paced, precision-driven settings, this role provides a platform to flourish while making a meaningful impact on patients and families during critical procedures. In addition to the professional challenge, you’ll experience the beauty and pace of Downeast Maine, a region celebrated for its rugged coastline, maritime heritage, and welcoming communities that feel like home from day one.
Machias and the Downeast coast offer more than a job; they provide a distinctive lifestyle. Working in Machias means joining a tight-knit community where nature is never far away and every day brings opportunities for outdoor exploration—from coastal hikes and lighthouse visits to tranquil rivers and quaint harbor towns. Beyond Maine, you’ll also have access to assignments across the United States, giving you the chance to broaden your clinical horizons, encounter diverse patient populations, and experience a spectrum of surgical specialties. The position blends professional growth with the chance to savor new geographies, cuisines, and cultures, all while maintaining a strong support network and a rhythm that respects your wellness and development.
preparing the operating room for procedures, scrubbing in and circulating, and maintaining exacting sterile technique to ensure patient safety. You’ll collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and scrub staff to anticipate instrument needs, verify counts, and assist with positioning and immediate post-operative care. Your acuity, communication, and advocacy will help minimize risk, optimize flow, and improve outcomes for a diverse range of surgeries. This role also opens doors to professional growth within perioperative nursing—gaining exposure to additional specialties, refining leadership capabilities, and building a robust portfolio of procedural experience. Our travel program is designed to support you as you sharpen technical skills, expand clinical confidence, and prepare for the next career milestone—whether that means extending this assignment or pursuing advanced opportunities within the organization.
The company values your contribution and is deeply committed to empowering you to advance your career. We foster a supportive, inclusive work culture that prioritizes mentor relationships, ongoing education, and transparent pathways to growth, whether you aim to deepen your expertise in the OR or transition into supervisory roles. You’ll join a team that celebrates curiosity, values collaborative problem-solving, and respects the experience you bring to every procedure. Our travel program is built around accessibility, consistent communication, and a culture of care—for patients, for colleagues, and for you as a healthcare professional.
Ready to embark on a meaningful journey that blends clinical impact with the chance to explore Maine’s coastline and the wider United States? If you’re a dedicated OR RN seeking variety, professional advancement, and a supportive network that stands beside you, apply now. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to shape surgical care while discovering new communities and creating lasting memories. Bring your expertise, passion, and drive to Machias and beyond, and join a team that values your skill and invests in your growth.
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About TLC Nursing Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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The role requires expertise as a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in the OR to lead patient care from admission through recovery in a fast-paced, precision-driven setting. Candidates must possess strong acuity, communication skills, and advocacy to optimize flow and improve outcomes across diverse surgical procedures.
Market context
Nursing jobs in Maine are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, and community health settings. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for active or obtainable Maine RN licensure, and new graduates may still be considered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure path and prepare examples of clinical training or rotations that match the posting.
