Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Houlton, ME
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Houlton, Maine
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Patient census averages 21 daily
• Approximately 25-30% swing bed utilization
• No ICU, but some Telemetry beds available
• Electronic Health Record system: Meditech
• No on-call required
• Immediate start due to last-minute vacancy

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maine
• Minimum 5 years of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Immunizations and titers as applicable:

  • TDAP or Tetanus/Diphtheria vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test (PPD or Quantiferon Gold) within 1 year; chest X-ray if prior positive
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: proof of immunity by titer or vaccination (2 doses MMR)
  • Hepatitis B: titer, declination, or completed vaccine series
  • Varicella: titer, vaccination, or history of chickenpox
  • Current seasonal flu vaccination (mask required if declined)
• 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start date

Additional Information

• Two professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 2 years)
• Compliance checklist to be completed by quality management

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a medical-surgical setting with night shifts and no ICU responsibilities.