Medical Telemetry RN
Portland, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry and IMC unit requiring at least 2 years of experience and a Maine or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a 43-bed Medical Telemetry/IMC unit
• Patient population includes respiratory, medical telemetry, some surgical, sepsis, DKA, altered mental status, failure to thrive, and respiratory failure cases
• Day shift Med/Surg ratio is 1:4-5 and night shift is 1:5-6, with IMC ratios of 3:1 for both day and night
• Uses equipment including ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, nasal cannula, non-rebreathers, epidural pumps, IV pumps, specialty beds, PCA pumps, VAC dressings, and trach care supplies
• Epic EMR used
• Day and night shifts available with 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM shift times
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required; IMC RNs may float to other IMC units or Med/Surg as needed, and Med/Surg RNs may float to similar-level Med/Surg units within a 25-mile radius

Requirements

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• IMC RNs must have ventilator experience
• All RNs must have experience with tracheostomy care and reading/interpreting telemetry strips
• Epic EMR experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across Med/Surg Telemetry and IMC levels of care
• Team-oriented environment requiring flexibility, strong communication, and patient-centered care
• Professional attire required; unit-related logo shirts only, no unprofessional clothing
• Earbuds, laptops, and cell phone usage are prohibited on the unit
• RTO should be minimal, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility are considered local and not eligible for contract renewals or extensions
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months must disclose this during consideration