Travel Emergency RN
Lewiston, Maine
Central Maine Medical Center

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: RN
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Information

• Hospital System: Central Maine Healthcare
• Facility: Central Maine Medical Center
• Location: Lewiston, Maine
• Type: Teaching Hospital
• Accreditation: Joint Commission Accredited
• Emergency Care: Trauma Level III
• Services Provided:

  • Cardiovascular Services
  • Cancer Care
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Women's & Children’s Health
  • Primary Care Services

Unit Profile

• Department: Emergency Department (ED)
• Trauma Level: Level 2
• Shift: 1:45 PM – 2:15 AM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: No guarantee for weekends off, but efforts made for a fair schedule
• Call Requirements: None
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Number of Beds: Not specified
• Float Requirements: Travelers required to float to ED holding

Required Certifications

• ACLS
• BCLS/BLS
• PALS

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: 2 years
• Must Have Skills/Experience:

  • Non-Trauma Emergency Department experience
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Experience with ventilated patients
  • Triage skills

Patient Population

• Age Range: Pediatrics to Geriatrics
• Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Wide range of patients, including economically depressed areas. Level 2 trauma center, chest pain center, primary stroke center.

Equipment and Technology

• EHR: Omnicell, Cerner first net, SBAR
• Equipment: US, bladder scanner, neuro tele computer, Care Aware handheld devices

Location Highlights

• City: Lewiston, ME (2nd largest city in Maine)
• Nearby Airports:

  • 45 mins to Portland Maine International
  • 1.5 hours to Bangor International
  • 2.5 hours to Boston Logan
• Recreational Activities:

  • 40 minutes to coastal town of Portland, ME
  • 15 minutes from Lost Valley Ski Resort
  • 1 hour to Old Orchard Beach
  • 2.5 hours to Acadia National Park
• Cultural Atmosphere: Artsy with endless outdoor recreational activities such as skiing, fishing, hiking, and kayaking.