Medical Surgical Unit - Registered Nurse - $2,220 per week

Trusted Health; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 89,898 - 112,121; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Medical Surgical Unit – Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Lewiston, Maine. This role requires at least 12 months of nursing experience including Medical Surgical Unit experience, and a Maine or compact license. The position involves providing patient care, monitoring conditions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Floating to multiple units is required, and flu vaccination is necessary for submission.

Qualifications

• 12 months of nursing experience required, including 24 months in Medical Surgical Unit.
• Flu vaccination required for submission (medical declinations accepted).
• Must be willing to float to multiple units.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for Medical-Surgical patients per physician orders.
• Monitor patient conditions and manage related clinical situations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient outcomes.

Skills

Telemetry experience

Patient care

Collaboration with teams

Education

Maine nursing license or compact license

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Medical Surgical Unit – Registered Nurse – travel assignment. Estimated pay: $2,220 per week.

This position is a travel/temporary role with a focus on medical-surgical patient care. Floating to multiple units may be required. Local candidates are not eligible for submission.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for Medical-Surgical patients per physician orders and established standards of care.
• Monitor patient conditions, interpret dysrhythmias, and manage related clinical situations (telemetry experience helpful).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.
• Follow facility protocols for patient safety, documentation, and quality improvement.
• Assist with procedures and diagnoses as needed; participate in rounds and care planning.

Qualifications

• 12 months of role experience required, with some in the last 12 months; at least 24 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience with 6 months within the past 6 months.
• Maine license or compact license required for submission.
• Must be willing to float to multiple units; travel-only role (local not allowed); candidates must live >50 miles from the facility.
• Flu vaccination required for submission (medical declinations accepted).
• 1 reference from the last 2 years (Manager/Supervisor) required for submission; pre-employment modules may be required.

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: Registered
• License State: ME
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/5
• Shift Type: Day
• Contract Date: 2025-10-22
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 AM
• Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend required
• Floating Requirements: Float to all inpatient units
• 7 days maximum time off

Unit/Facility Details

37-bed unit with high turnover to accommodate the surgical population. Ultrasound IV Team available 7am–10pm; IV assistance available as needed.

Next steps

Pre-employment modules may be required. Upload certifications and health documents to expedite onboarding.