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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry IMC Float Pool position requiring Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital experience and prior travel assignment experience.

Details

• Float Pool position covering Medical, Surgical, and Cardiology units within the facility
• Day shift schedule from 0700-1930
• Patient ratios typically 1:4 on days (up to 1:5 when stretched) and 1:5 on nights (up to 1:6 when stretched)
• Units range from 15 beds to 40+ beds depending on where staff is floated
• Uses Abbott Plum Pumps and EPIC EMR
• Will float every shift to multiple different units
• No on-call requirements
• Weekend hours will vary based on unit need

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Care for patients floated across Medical, Surgical, and Cardiology units based on facility need
• Education modules will be assigned by the facility's Education Department for Day 1 onboarding
• Flexibility is essential given variable unit assignments and patient populations
• Scrubs may be any clean, professional color; jeans, t-shirts, open-toed shoes, and shoes with holes (such as Crocs) are not permitted
• Floating may occur within a 25-mile radius between facilities as needed
• Candidates located within 90 miles of any affiliated facility are considered local and not eligible for renewals or extensions
• RTO should be kept to a minimum, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract
• Candidates with prior employment at an affiliated facility within the past 12 months should disclose this during consideration
• First-time travelers are not preferred; prior travel or float pool experience is strongly recommended for success in this role