Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Lewiston, ME
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - Emergency Department (Travel)

Location: Lewiston, Maine
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Overview

• Level 2 Trauma Center with 4 critical care bays
• 190-bed hospital providing 24/7 Emergency Care (Trauma Level III)
• Services include Cardiovascular, Cancer, Orthopedic, Women’s & Children’s Health, and Primary Care
• Joint Commission Accredited Teaching Hospital
• Emergency Department (ED) with patient ratios approximately 1:4
• Patient population ranges from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Equipment includes ultrasound, bladder scanner, neuro tele computer, Care Aware handheld devices
• Electronic Health Records (EHR): Omnicell, Cerner FirstNet, SBAR
• Teleneurology support for stroke in cooperation with a major hospital
• No PICU on site; pediatric ICU patients are transferred out

Position Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department RN
• Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: No guaranteed weekends off, but fair scheduling is prioritized
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Travelers required to float to ED holding area

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Emergency Department nursing
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BCLS/BLS, PALS
• Required Experience/Skills:

  • Experience with Cerner EHR system
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Charge nurse experience
  • NIH Stroke Scale knowledge
  • Management and interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Care of ventilated patients
  • Triage skills
• Must be comfortable working in a non-trauma emergency department setting with a wide range of patient diagnoses from pediatrics to geriatrics

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• The area is economically depressed, serving a diverse patient population
• Location highlights:

  • 45 minutes to Portland Maine International Airport
  • 1.5 hours to Bangor International Airport
  • 2.5 hours to Boston Logan Airport
  • Close to outdoor recreational activities including skiing, fishing, hiking, and kayaking

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.