Med Surg Telemetry RN
Portland, ME
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN - Med/Surg Telemetry IMC Float position requiring Level 1 Trauma acute care experience and prior travel or float pool experience.

Details

• Float pool position covering Medical, Surgical, and Cardiology units within the facility
• Day shift from 0700-1930
• Weekend hours vary based on unit need
• No call requirements
• Floats every shift to units ranging from 15 to 40+ beds
• Typical patient ratios are 1:4 on days and 1:5 on nights, with potential for stretching to 1:5 or 1:6
• Uses Abbott Plum Pumps
• Utilizes EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (State of Maine or compact) required
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years inpatient hospital experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience in a 500+ bed facility required
• Minimum 1 year travel or float pool experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references required

Additional Information

• Floats across multiple medical, surgical, and cardiology units based on facility need
• Flexibility is essential for this role
• Scrubs must be clean and professional in any color; jeans, t-shirts, open-toed shoes, and shoes with holes are not permitted
• Education modules will be assigned by the facility's Education Department for Day 1 onboarding
• First-time travelers are not specifically excluded, though prior travel or float pool experience is preferred for success
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should disclose this
• Local candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility are eligible to apply but are not eligible for renewals or extensions
• RTO should be minimal, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract, subject to manager discretion
• Airpods, laptops, and cell phone usage are prohibited on the unit