Travel Nurse RN - Geriatrics / Skilled Nursing Facility - $1,830 to $2,140 per week in Lewiston, ME

Registered Nurse (RN) | Geriatrics / Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Lewiston, ME
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $1,830 to $2,140 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Location: Lewiston, ME
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Specialty: Skilled Nursing
Shift: Days – 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, 3x12
Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Start: ASAP
Experience Required: 2+ years

We are seeking an experienced Skilled Nursing Registered Nurse (RN) to join a skilled nursing facility in Lewiston, ME and provide high-quality, compassionate care to geriatric and post-acute patients in a skilled nursing setting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a diverse patient population with complex medical needs, including wound care, medication management, and rehabilitation support. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families during critical transitions in care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for skilled nursing and long-term care residents
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
• Perform and document skilled nursing procedures including wound care, catheter care, and IV therapy
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and communicate findings promptly to the interdisciplinary care team
• Collaborate with physical, occupational, and speech therapists to support resident rehabilitation goals
• Educate residents and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and disease management strategies
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with regulatory standards

Pay range: $1,830 to $2,140 per week.

Travel Geriatrics/SNF RN package: $2,140/week (36 hours) = $36/hour taxable + up to $845/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $51–$57/hour fully taxable ($1,830–$2,050/week for 36 hours).

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

• Active ME or Compact RN license
• BLS/BCLS certification
• 2+ years of Skilled Nursing experience
• Familiarity with MDS documentation and Medicare/Medicaid skilled nursing regulations preferred
• Strong understanding of geriatric care principles, fall prevention protocols, and infection control standards