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

Travel RN Opportunity - Portland, Maine

Position Details

• Specialty: Med Surg, PostOp (Medical-Surgical, Post-Operative)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Required Experience: Acute Care / High Acuity experience is a MUST
• Preferred Experience: High-acuity patients and Cardiology experience strongly preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Unit Information

• Unit Type: High acuity unit with a focus on Cardiology and Medical Telemetry patients
• Number of Beds: 44 beds plus 6 embedded Intermediate Care beds
• Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
  • Nights: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• Equipment Used: IVs, PCA pumps, epidurals, air mattresses, Ketamine drips, complex wounds and burns care, trauma care, tube feeding, NG tubes, drains, Foley catheters, Heparin drips, Wound Vac dressings, specialty beds, central lines, PICCs, PEG tubes, tracheostomies, chest tubes, Jackson-Pratt drains
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Certifications & Education

• Required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Education Modules: Online education provided

Work Environment & Culture

• Fast-paced, high acuity unit
• Team-oriented environment
• Personality fit: Quick learner, team player, flexible, adaptable, accountable

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Any color allowed
• Fragrance-free unit
• Unacceptable attire includes: AirPods/headphones, hoodies, unprofessional attire, tight or ill-fitting clothing, open-toe shoes, clothing with logos/graphics, gel polish/artificial nails

This role is ideal for RNs with acute care experience looking to work in a dynamic, high-acuity setting with a supportive team environment.