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

Travel Medical-Surgical RN needed in Ellsworth, Maine, for a 13-week night shift contract beginning October 26, 2026. Join a collaborative hospital team caring for diverse adult patients with 24/7 hospitalist and respiratory therapy coverage. Experienced nurses and first-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Located in scenic Downeast Maine, Ellsworth offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, easy access to coastal communities, and convenient proximity to outdoor destinations including Acadia National Park. This Maine travel nursing opportunity is ideal for nurses who value meaningful clinical work and the opportunity to explore the state’s natural beauty.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Location: Ellsworth, Maine
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040–$2,150
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 23, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts; rotating or variable schedule
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Call: No call requirement
• Holiday Requirement: Two of four holidays as needed
• Charting System: Cerner
• Floating: May float to the ICU for medical-surgical-level patients or to the Emergency Department as a task or helping-hands nurse
• Additional Details: Free parking; professional scrubs of any color permitted

Med/Surg RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical Registered Nurse experience
• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Maine
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Current experience caring for patients with general medical-surgical and postoperative conditions
• Clinical proficiency with chest tubes, tracheostomies, drains, wound vacs, IVs, patient-controlled analgesia, IV antibiotics, and heparin infusions
• Previous charge nurse experience strongly preferred; nurses without charge experience may be considered if willing to receive training and serve in the charge role as needed
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing assignments, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Travel nursing experience is not required; first-time travelers are encouraged to apply

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to a diverse medical-surgical patient population, including patients recovering from joint replacements, abdominal and urologic procedures, and those being treated for CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, diabetes, and co-occurring addiction-related conditions
• Manage an expected assignment of approximately 5–6 patients on day shifts and 6–7 patients on night shifts
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, administer medications, monitor patient status, and evaluate responses to treatment
• Manage IV therapy, IV antibiotics, heparin infusions, wound vacs, drains, chest tubes, tracheostomies, PCA therapy, and other medical-surgical interventions
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to providers and the care team
• Collaborate with hospitalists, respiratory therapy, centralized telemetry monitoring, nursing leadership, and rapid-response support personnel
• Provide support during rapid-response events and participate in emergency interventions within the scope of practice
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in Cerner
• Assist with difficult IV access after making appropriate initial attempts and following unit procedures
• Float to other departments when needed while providing care consistent with medical-surgical nursing competencies
• Serve as charge nurse when assigned or when coverage is needed after appropriate orientation and training

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel contract in Ellsworth, Maine, and join a supportive healthcare team in beautiful Downeast Maine.

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