Medical Telemetry/IMC RN
Portland, ME
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity - Medical Telemetry / IMC

Location: Portland, Maine
Employment Type: Travel

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Telemetry, Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Shift: Day and Night shifts available
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
• 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 other med/surg units with similar level of care.
  • Floating depends on unit needs and RN skill level.

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty (Medical Telemetry / IMC)
• Must Have Skills:

  • Ventilator experience (for IMC RNs)
  • Experience with tracheostomy care
  • Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• 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 conditions
  • Medical telemetry patients
  • Some surgical cases
  • Sepsis, DKA, altered mental status
  • Failure to thrive, respiratory failure
  • Various acute on chronic medical conditions
• Equipment Used:

  • Ventilators, BiPaP, CPAP
  • CPAP, nasal cannula, non-rebreather masks
  • Epidural pumps, IV pumps, specialty beds
  • PCA pumps, VAC dressings, trach care/maintenance
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic

Work Environment & Culture

• Personality Fit: Teamwork, flexibility, good communication, patient-centered care
• Dress Code:

  • Professional scrubs required
  • No unprofessional clothing or shirts with non-hospital logos

Contract Length

• Duration: 8 weeks

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required or mentioned

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in medical telemetry or IMC who are comfortable with ventilator management, telemetry interpretation, and floating between related units.