Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Lincoln, ME
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

Emergency Room Nurse 1 years exp required

Shift Information:

Nights 7p to 7a

Guaranteed Hours:

40

Travel RN – Med/Surg (Penobscot Valley Hospital, ME)

Start Dates Needed:

• 1 Traveler – 2/3 start
• 1 Traveler – 2/15 start

Location: Maine
License: Maine RN license or Compact required

Position Overview

Penobscot Valley Hospital is seeking experienced Travel RNs to provide high-quality, age-appropriate patient care across all populations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Requirements

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact)
• BSN preferred
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to assess and care for patients of all age groups

Immunizations (Required)

• Varicella: 2 doses or titer
• Hepatitis B: 3 doses or titer (declination accepted for HepB only)
• MMR: 2 doses or titer
• Tdap
• PPD: 2-step or titer within last 12 months
• Flu shot required during flu season

Agency Requirements

• Agency W-9
• Certificate of Insurance (COI):
  • Workers’ Comp
  • Liability $1M / $3M

Onboarding

• Traveler reports to Human Resources on Day 1 for onboarding

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing age-appropriate nursing assessments
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Administer medications using the “Five Rights” via Med Verify
• Monitor and evaluate patient response to treatments and medications
• Provide patient and family education, including discharge planning
• Communicate patient status and care updates to the healthcare team
• Document all care in accordance with hospital policies
• Participate in MDT meetings and bedside rounding
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety standards
• Assist with patient charges and follow-up calls as required
• Participate in emergency preparedness drills and disaster response when needed

Work Environment

• Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, and pushing patients/equipment
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and cleaning chemicals
• Must have adequate visual and hearing acuity to assess patients safely