Travel Neuro Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Portland, Maine

Travel Registered Nurse opportunity for an experienced Neuro RN to provide inpatient neurological, neurosurgical, orthopedic, and trauma care in Portland, Maine. Join a collaborative healthcare team where proactive teamwork and compassionate nursing care make a meaningful difference. Portland is a vibrant coastal city known for its historic neighborhoods, excellent dining, walkable waterfront, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120-$2,230
• Location: Portland, Maine
• Specialty: Neuro/Neurosurgical Nursing
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 25, 2026
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5-6 on nights
• Float: As needed

Neuro RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Maine
• At least 1 year of recent neuro or neurosurgical nursing experience
• Strong clinical experience caring for patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions
• Ability to care for patients with spinal surgeries, spine fractures, brain tumors, seizure disorders, VP shunts, head bleeds, traumatic injuries, and joint replacement procedures
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required for clinical practice
• Positive attitude, proactive communication style, and ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Professional appearance and adherence to workplace dress standards; scrub color is flexible

Neuro Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a neuro, orthopedic, and trauma-focused inpatient setting
• Assess neurological status, recognize changes in patient condition, and promptly communicate concerns to the care team
• Care for patients recovering from spinal surgery, neurosurgical procedures, joint replacement, and traumatic injuries
• Support patients with seizure disorders, VP shunts, brain tumors, head bleeds, and other complex neurological diagnoses
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient response
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized care plans
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and promote patient safety throughout the care experience
• Float to other units as needed while maintaining high standards of clinical care and professionalism

Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity and bring your Neuro RN expertise to a collaborative inpatient team 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.