Emergency Department RN
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a critical access hospital, requiring at least 1 year of ED experience and a Maine or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 9-bed Emergency Department within a 25-bed critical access hospital with no trauma designation
• Treat patients ranging from newborn to elderly with typical ED presentations including cardiac, respiratory, and orthopedic cases
• No formal nurse-to-patient ratios; typically 4 RNs during the day and 3 at night for the 9-bed unit
• CNA support available during the day only
• 12-hour night shifts (7P-7A) on a 36-hour per week schedule
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating not typical but may occur to the Intermediate Care Unit with prior agreement
• Charge nurse and respiratory therapy support available during the day until 1700, with after-hours options
• Remote telemetry and SpO2 monitoring available at the nurses' station
• Uses Cerner Community Works EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Stryker beds

Requirements

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS required
• TNCC and CPI/MOAB certifications preferred
• Minimum 1 year of ED experience required; 2+ years preferred
• Skilled in RSI, IV insertion, and cardiac monitoring and assessment
• Must reside 100+ miles South/Southwest of the facility to be considered
• Must not have prior permanent employment history with any Northern Light Health Hospital

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care to patients across all age groups in a fast-paced ED setting
• 2-day orientation provided
• Holiday coverage required in line with the standard staff rotation schedule
• RTO requests must be approved by the unit manager
• No specific scrub color required
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience level