Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Portland, ME
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,394/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Experienced ICU Registered Nurse needed for a travel nursing assignment in Portland, ME. Portland, Maine 04102 offers a welcoming coastal setting with a vibrant community and an appealing place to work while supporting patient care. Join a dynamic critical care float pool team and support multiple ICU units while delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced acute care hospital setting. This ICU RN job is ideal for a flexible nurse who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys the variety of travel RN jobs in Maine.
Job Details
- Specialty: ICU / Float Pool
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
- Start Date: 8/30/2026
- End Date: 11/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- Guaranteed Hours: 48
- Weekend Requirement: 75% weekends required
- EMR: EPIC
- Location: Portland, ME 04102
- Setting: Acute care hospital float pool
Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility to work in the assigned state
- Minimum of 3 years of ICU nursing experience required
- Previous experience in an acute care hospital required
- Confidence working in a float pool environment across multiple critical care units
- Ability to care for patients who are sedated, intubated, or receiving pressor support
- Strong communication skills, flexibility, and a commitment to excellent patient care
- Comfortable adapting to changing assignments within the same shift as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care in ICU float pool assignments across multiple units
- Float to MICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiac ICU, and CTICU based on experience and unit needs
- Support care for basic ICU patients, including those who are sedated, intubated, or receiving pressors
- Deliver safe, attentive care while maintaining appropriate patient ratios
- Collaborate closely with physicians, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
- Adapt quickly to changing workflows, patient needs, and unit expectations
- Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and uphold patient safety standards at all times
Apply now to join this rewarding ICU travel nurse job in Portland, Maine and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.
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 Intensive Care Unit 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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