Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Ellsworth, ME
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a dynamic Med/Surg Registered Nurse team in Ellsworth, Maine, and provide meaningful patient care in a supportive acute care setting. This 13-week travel RN opportunity offers a balanced schedule, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to work in a welcoming coastal community with scenic surroundings and outdoor recreation.

Job Details

• Position: Med/Surg Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Call: No call
• Holiday Expectation: 2 of 4 holidays as needed
• Charting System: Cerner
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,040 - $2,150
• Location: Ellsworth, ME 04605

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Experience with chest tubes, tracheostomies, drains, wound vacs, IVs, PCA therapy, IV antibiotics, and heparin infusions preferred
• Charge nurse experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Ability to float to ICU for Med/Surg-level patients or assist in the ED as needed
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to Med/Surg patients with a variety of medical and post-surgical needs
• Monitor patient conditions, administer medications, and support individualized treatment plans
• Manage common medical-surgical cases including orthopedic, general medical, surgical, and infectious disease presentations
• Care for patients requiring chest tubes, drains, wound vacs, PCA pumps, and IV therapies
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and the care team to promote safe patient outcomes
• Support charge nurse responsibilities when assigned or trained to do so
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Cerner
• Adapt to float assignments while maintaining a high standard of patient care

Location Highlights

• Work in Ellsworth, Maine, a charming coastal community with access to scenic beauty and outdoor adventure
• Convenient setting with free parking and a professional, team-based work culture
• Ideal for nurses seeking Maine healthcare jobs, a meaningful patient-care experience, and a balanced pace

Apply now to join this rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Ellsworth, Maine.

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