Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Portland, ME

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a Medical Telemetry and Intermediate Care (IMC) unit serving a diverse acute patient population including respiratory, sepsis, DKA, altered mental status, and acute-on-chronic medical conditions. Operate and manage specialized equipment including ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, IV pumps, PCA pumps, epidural pumps, VAC dressings, and specialty beds.

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical/Surgical Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Portland, Maine

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 36 Hours per Week | Projected Start: July 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Telemetry and Intermediate Care (IMC) unit serving a diverse acute patient population including respiratory, sepsis, DKA, altered mental status, and acute-on-chronic medical conditions
• Monitor, read, and interpret telemetry strips and respond appropriately to cardiac rhythm changes
• Operate and manage specialized equipment including ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, IV pumps, PCA pumps, epidural pumps, VAC dressings, and specialty beds
• Perform tracheostomy care and maintenance as required by patient acuity
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using an Epic EMR system
• Float to other IMC or medical/surgical units of similar level of care based on unit need and skill set

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Maine or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in Medical/Surgical Telemetry or Intermediate Care nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated experience with tracheostomy care and telemetry strip interpretation
• Ventilator experience required for IMC-level assignments
• Completion of required facility onboarding education modules upon hire

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an Intermediate Care or step-down unit setting
• Familiarity with Epic EMR
• Experience caring for respiratory failure, sepsis, or surgical patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-established, high-acuity medical environment with a collaborative, patient-centered team culture that values flexibility and strong communication
• No call requirements and a consistent 36-hour weekly schedule provide predictability throughout your travel assignment