Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Portland, ME
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$3,136/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Bring your home health nursing expertise to Portland, ME. This travel Registered Nurse job offers meaningful one-on-one patient care, a supportive clinical team, and a well-established EPIC and OASIS workflow in a vibrant coastal New England community.
Job Details
- Specialty: Home Health
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Portland, ME 04103
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Contract Duration: 9 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 8-hour days
- Weekly Hours: 40 guaranteed hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,800 - $2,940
- EMR: EPIC
- Call Requirement: No overnight call; callback coverage may be required 2-4 times per month between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM
- Dress Code: Business casual or scrubs in any color
Job Requirements
- Active RN license
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required
- Current BLS certification
- Home health nursing experience strongly preferred
- Experience with EPIC and OASIS documentation
- Strong organization, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a team-oriented approach
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality skilled nursing care in the home health setting
- Manage a caseload of approximately 20-25 patients with an expectation of 5-6 visits per day
- Complete accurate and timely OASIS documentation and charting in EPIC
- Deliver care for adult med-surg, oncology, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, wound care, GI/GU, and related patient populations
- Perform nursing interventions such as IV therapy, tube feed support, VAC dressing care, compression wraps, port access, ostomy care, and catheter-related care as needed
- Collaborate with the care team to support safe, effective, and patient-centered outcomes
- Use assigned clinical equipment responsibly and return all issued items at the end of the assignment
Join a trusted home health team in Portland, Maine and make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives. Apply now for this travel nursing opportunity.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Portland, ME
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Portland, ME here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Portland, ME is slightly higher than the national average, with housing being the primary factor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 70-80°F, while winter lows can drop to 15-20°F.
- Be prepared for cold winters and mild summers.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Portland, ME, but they may require some searching due to demand.
- Portland is relatively car-friendly, but it also offers public transportation options like buses and ferries for getting around the city and nearby islands.
- Portland, ME has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.
- Portland, ME offers a vibrant food scene with numerous restaurants, as well as art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy scenic cruises, whale watches, and island hopping in Casco Bay.
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