Special Care Unit RN
Damariscotta, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Step-Down/Intermediate Care Unit (SCU/IMC) position in Damariscotta, Maine, requiring 5 years of experience and proficiency with vasoactive drips and ventilators.

Details

• Work in an 8-bed SCU/IMC unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes SCU, IMC, and Med/Surg patients, with rare swing bed cases
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:4
• Specialized equipment includes ventilators, ceiling lifts, infusion pumps, feeding tubes, chest tubes, and SCD boots
• EMR system is Epic
• Shifts are 12 hours, days (6a–6p) or nights (6p–6a)
• 36 hours per week with every other weekend required at minimum
• No on-call requirements
• Occasional float to Med/Surg, with a 25-mile float policy between facilities as needed

Requirements

• Active Maine (ME) or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience required
• Experience with vasoactive drips and ventilators required
• ICU or SCU background preferred
• Driver's License required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility (Maine or New Hampshire residents) are considered local and may be subject to a different bill rate
• Local travelers are not eligible for contract renewals or extensions
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should be noted accordingly
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position
• Use of AirPods, laptops, and cell phones on the unit is prohibited
• The ideal candidate is down-to-earth, a team player, proactive, and holds high professional standards