Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

RN – Med/Surg Telemetry Float (IMC) – Night Shift

Location

Portland, ME | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite | Travel

Key Responsibilities

• Float every shift across multiple Medical, Surgical, and Cardiology units within a large acute care facility
• Provide direct patient care in a Med/Surg Telemetry and Intermediate Care (IMC) setting with patient ratios of approximately 1:5 on nights (up to 1:6 when census demands)
• Read and interpret telemetry strips accurately and consistently throughout each shift
• Operate Abbott Plum Pumps and document all patient care using EPIC EMR
• Adapt quickly to varying unit environments, patient populations, and team dynamics each shift
• Complete all education modules assigned during Day 1 onboarding as directed by the facility's Education Department

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN License in the State of Maine
• BLS Certification required
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient acute care hospital experience, including experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility of 500 beds or larger
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing or prior float pool experience
• Must be willing and able to float to multiple units every shift
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS Certification preferred
• 2 or more years of travel nursing experience
• Experience working in a float pool environment
• Strong adaptability and flexibility in fast-paced, high-acuity settings

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a large, well-established acute care system offering exposure to a wide variety of Medical, Surgical, and Cardiology patient populations
• Expected 48 hours per week with weekend scheduling based on unit need, providing consistent engagement throughout your 13-week assignment