Med Surg Telemetry RN
Portland, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry (IMC) night shift position requiring a minimum of 1-2 years of experience, vent experience, and an active ME or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 43-bed Medical Telemetry/IMC unit at an acute care hospital in Portland, ME
• Patient population includes respiratory, medical telemetry, surgical, sepsis, DKA, altered mental status, failure to thrive, respiratory failure, and acute-on-chronic medical conditions
• Patient ratios: Day shift Med/Surg 1:4-5, Night shift Med/Surg 1:5-6, IMC (day and night) 1:3
• Equipment includes ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, nasal cannula, non-rebreather masks, epidural pumps, IV pumps, PCA pumps, specialty beds, VAC dressings, and trach care supplies
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required: IMC RNs may float to other IMC-level units or Med/Surg units; Med/Surg RNs may float to similar level-of-care units within the facility; floating is based on unit need, skill, and patient care requirements
• Float policy includes potential floating between facilities within a 25-mile radius

Requirements

• Active RN license — Maine (ME) or Compact state license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1-2 years of RN experience required
• Ventilator experience required for IMC-level RNs
• Experience with tracheostomy care and reading/interpreting telemetry strips required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to a mixed Med/Surg Telemetry and IMC patient population
• Mandatory onboarding education modules required upon start
• Travel pairs or groups are not permitted for this position
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility (Maine or New Hampshire residents) are considered local and subject to a reduced bill rate
• Local travelers are not eligible for contract renewals or extensions
• Use of AirPods, laptops, and personal cell phones on the unit is prohibited
• Unprofessional clothing and non-hospital-related logo shirts are not acceptable attire; no specific scrub color required