Travel ED Charge Nurse

Premiere Healthcare Staffing; Standish (ME); On-site; USD 67,840 - 94,048; Full time

Job summary

Premiere Healthcare Staffing seeks an experienced Travel ED Charge Nurse for Lewiston, Maine. The role oversees emergency department operations, supports nursing staff, and ensures high-quality patient care during shifts.

You will coordinate staffing, supervise staff, manage patient flow, and participate in performance management. Requires active RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and ED experience with supervision. This is a 12-week assignment with days and nights shifts and competitive weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications on hire
• At least 1 year as staff nurse in acute ED setting
• Previous supervisory experience required

Responsibilities

• Oversees ED operations and nursing staff during shifts
• Ensures safe, high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance
• Manages staffing, scheduling, and patient assignments
• Supervises, coaches, and supports staff development
• Assists with performance management and HR-related activities
• Monitors supplies, equipment, and unit readiness
• Coordinates patient flow, admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Addresses patient care concerns and escalates issues as needed
• Rounds with patients and families to support a positive experience
• Provides direct patient care when needed to maintain safe staffing levels

Skills

ED nursing

Staff supervision

Leadership

Education

RN license

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Position

Travel ED Charge Nurse

Location

Lewiston, Maine

Department

Emergency Services

Shifts Available

Days and Nights

Pay

Up to $1,491–$2,067 gross pay per week; equivalent to $41.44–$57.43 per hour, plus a $3 per hour differential.

Assignment Length

12 weeks

Responsibilities

• Oversees ED operations and nursing staff during assigned shifts.
• Ensures safe, high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Manages staffing, scheduling, and patient assignments.
• Supervises, coaches, and supports staff development.
• Assists with performance management and HR-related activities.
• Monitors supplies, equipment, and unit readiness.
• Coordinates patient flow, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Addresses patient care concerns and escalates issues as needed.
• Rounds with patients and families to support a positive experience.
• Provides direct patient care when needed to maintain safe staffing levels.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintenance thereafter.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintenance thereafter.
• Current PALS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintenance thereafter.
• Minimum of one year as a staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting with an ED setting required.
• Previous supervisory experience, required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.