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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift travel position at a hospital in Portland, ME, requiring a minimum of 2 years of acute care experience and an active ME or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a 46-bed Transitional Care / LTC-SNF unit focused on medically complex patients who are ready for discharge
• Mixed medical and surgical patient population
• Maximum patient ratio of 1:8
• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating between facilities within a 25-mile radius may be required based on skillset
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes specialty beds (Stryker, Synergy Air), Philips vital sign monitors, overhead lifts, Sara Steady, bladder scanner, hover mat, Sage mat, and more
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license (ME state or Compact) required — no pending licenses accepted
• Current BLS certification required; non-AHA BLS accepted for consideration but AHA-equivalent must be obtained prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide patient-centered transitional care to a mix of medical and surgical patients nearing discharge
• Candidates who have worked at any facility within this health system within the past 12 months should disclose this when applying
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any facility in this health system (Maine or New Hampshire residents) are considered local and may be subject to a different pay rate
• Local travelers are not eligible for contract renewals or extensions
• RTO should be kept to a minimum — approximately 3–4 days per 13-week contract, subject to manager discretion
• Personal electronic devices including AirPods, laptops, and cell phones are prohibited on the unit
• Fragrance-free scrubs in any color are required; artificial nails, hoodies, graphic t-shirts, open-toed shoes, and unprofessional dress or grooming are not permitted
• Completion of Healthstream education modules is required