Registered Nurse Medical Telemetry/IMC
Portland, Maine
Maine Medical Center Bramhall

Registered Nurse - Medical Telemetry

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in Medical Telemetry and Intermediate Care (IMC) for day and night shifts. The role involves providing care to patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, including respiratory issues, sepsis, DKA, altered mental status, and more.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Medical Telemetry and IMC
• Number of Beds: 43
• Patient Ratios:

  • Day Shift Med/Surg: 1:4-5
  • Night Shift Med/Surg: 1:5-6
  • IMC (Day and Night): 1:3
• Equipment Used: Ventilators, BiPaP, CPAP, Nasal Cannula, Non-Rebreather masks, Epidural pumps, IV pumps, specialty beds, PCA pumps, VAC dressings, Trach care/maintenance
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic

Required Qualifications

• License: Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Maine
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Medical Telemetry or IMC
• Skills:

  • Experience with ventilators and respiratory equipment
  • Proficient in tracheostomy care
  • Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Education: Completion of mandatory onboarding education modules

Additional Information

• Shift: Day and Night shifts available
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements:

  • IMC RNs may float to other IMC units or med/surg units as needed
  • Med/Surg RNs may float to similar med/surg units based on skill and unit needs
• Patient Population: Respiratory, medical telemetry, some surgical patients, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), altered mental status, failure to thrive, respiratory failure, and other acute on chronic conditions
• Personality Fit: Teamwork, flexibility, good communication, patient-centered care
• Dress Code: Professional attire required; no unprofessional clothing or non-hospital logos

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.