Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Portland, ME
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity - Medical Telemetry / IMC

Location: Portland, Maine
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Telemetry, Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Shift: Day and Night shifts available
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed (including weekends)
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements:

  • IMC RNs may float to other IMC level care units or med/surg units as needed.
  • Med/surg RNs may float to similar med/surg units.
  • Floating depends on unit needs and RN skill level.

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Must Have Skills:

  • Ventilator experience for IMC RNs
  • Experience with tracheostomy care
  • Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Certifications Required: BLS
• Education: Mandatory onboarding education specific to the facility

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 43
• Patient Ratios:

  • Med/Surg Day Shift: 1:4-5
  • Med/Surg Night Shift: 1:5-6
  • IMC Day and Night: 1:3
• Patient Types: Respiratory, Medical Telemetry, some surgical cases, sepsis, DKA, altered mental status, failure to thrive, respiratory failure, and various acute on chronic medical conditions
• Equipment Used:

  • Ventilators, BiPaP, CPAP (IMC patients)
  • CPAP, Nasal Cannula, Non-Rebreather masks
  • Epidural pumps, IV pumps, specialty beds, PCA pumps, VAC dressings
  • Tracheostomy care and maintenance
• EMR System: Epic

Work Environment & Culture

• Personality Fit: Teamwork, flexibility, good communication, patient-centered care
• Dress Code: Professional scrubs required; no unprofessional clothing or non-hospital logos

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience is explicitly required for this position.