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Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele American Traveler Portland, Maine, United States Position ID: P-774202 Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: DaysLength (weeks): 14
Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-09T00:00:00.000Z$2,437.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description: American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Telemetry RN for a day shift position requiring 2 years of experience and ME or compact RN licensure. Details Medical Telemetry/IMC unit with 43 beds Day shift schedule, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PMPatient ratios: Day Shift Med/Surg 1:4-5, Night Shift Med/Surg 1:5-6, Day and Night IMC 3:1Patient population includes respiratory, medical telemetry, surgical, sepsis, DKA, altered mental status, failure to thrive, and acute on chronic medical conditions Equipment used includes ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, nasal cannula, non-rebreather, epidural pumps, IV pumps, specialty beds, PCA pumps, VAC dressings, and trach care Uses Epic EMRNo call requirements Floating required within IMC or med/surg units of similar level of care based on unit need, with a 25-mile float policy between facilities
Requirements:
  • Active RN license (ME or Compact) requiredBLS certification required
  • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience requiredIMC RNs must have ventilator experience
  • All RNs must have experience with tracheostomy care and reading/interpreting telemetry strips
  • Driver's License required for consideration2 professional references required
Additional Information:
  • Provide direct patient care on a busy medical telemetry/IMC unit supporting a wide range of acute medical conditions
  • Complete MMC mandatory onboarding education upon hire
  • Team-oriented environment valuing flexibility, communication, and patient-centered care
  • Professional attire required; unit-related logo shirts only, no unprofessional clothing
  • Air pods, laptops, and cell phone usage on the unit are prohibited
  • Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility in Maine or New Hampshire are considered local
  • Local travelers are not eligible for renewals or extensionsRTO should be minimal, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract
  • First-time travelers may be considered
Hours per week: 36 Hours per shift: 12

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$2,437.00/week

Experience level

Senior

Location

Portland, ME

Occupation

Acute Care Nurses

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

17 days ago

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