Neuro/Neurosurgical Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – Portland, Maine

Join a collaborative inpatient care team as a Neuro/Neurosurgical Travel Registered Nurse in Portland, Maine. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a proactive RN who enjoys caring for patients with complex neurological, orthopedic, and trauma-related conditions. You will support a 26-bed unit using Epic EMR while working alongside an experienced team committed to safe, compassionate patient care.

Located in coastal Portland, this Maine travel nursing opportunity offers access to a vibrant food and arts scene, walkable neighborhoods, and the natural beauty of Maine’s coastline and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Neuro/Neurosurgical Nursing
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Portland, Maine
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120-$2,230
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: Night shifts, generally 7:00 PM-7:30 AM; every other weekend
• Call: None
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 25, 2026
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Dress Code: Any professional scrub color

Neuro RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Maine
• At least 1 year of recent nursing experience, with neuro or neurosurgical nursing experience required
• Experience caring for patients with neurological, neurosurgical, orthopedic, or trauma-related conditions
• Ability to perform neurological assessments, prioritize care, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, positive, team-oriented approach
• Commitment to maintaining a professional appearance and delivering safe, patient-centered care

Neuro/Neurosurgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient nursing care to patients on a neuro, orthopedic, and trauma unit
• Care for patients recovering from spinal surgery, spine fractures, brain tumors, joint replacement surgery, and traumatic injuries
• Monitor and manage patients with seizure disorders, VP shunts, head bleeds, and other complex neurological conditions
• Perform focused neurological assessments and promptly communicate changes in patient status
• Administer medications and treatments according to established standards of care
• Collaborate with providers, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and families to coordinate care and support recovery
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Promote patient safety, education, comfort, and discharge readiness throughout the episode of care

Apply now to join this collaborative healthcare team as a Neuro/Neurosurgical Travel RN in Portland, Maine.

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.