Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,146 per week in Lincoln, ME

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Lincoln, ME
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,146 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/16/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Med-surg Adult Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 7a-7p Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: RN license Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred Must-Have: Current nursing license; Immunizations required Description: RN license is required. Certifications must be current and unexpired. Immunizations are required, including: varicella (2 doses or titer), HepB (3 doses or titer or declination), MMR (2 doses or titer), Tdap, and PPD (2 step or titer within the past 12 months). Declination is accepted only for HepB. A flu shot is required during flu season. Traveler will report for onboarding process on day 1. CREDENTIALS: Current nursing license is required. BSN is preferred. Candidate must possess the ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Knowledge base should include nursing assessment and skills for all age groups. Environment: Requires standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, reaching, balancing, lifting, and pushing patients in wheelchairs and stretchers. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to assess patients is necessary. Exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, toxic cleaning chemicals, and fumes is possible. Job Functions: Perform initial age-appropriate nursing assessments. Complete ongoing age-appropriate reassessments. Conduct discharge assessments to identify patient discharge needs. Identify priorities for the delivery of nursing care. Develop and implement a plan of care based on patient needs and physician orders. Execute appropriate nursing actions to reach patient goals. Communicate patient care activities to healthcare team members. Update healthcare team members regarding current status and any changes in plan. Document patient care activities in accordance with established standards and policies. Initiate specialty/supplemental nursing notes as appropriate. Assist with patient charges. Deliver patient care in accordance with policies and procedures and within the scope of the state Nursing Practice Act. Maintain a safe physical environment for patients and staff. Ensure supplies and equipment are readily available and in safe working order. Report situations involving questionable safety or legality promptly. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to implement procedures in the event of internal or external disasters. Demonstrate knowledge of drug administration and effects. Utilize appropriate drug reference sources for drug information. Administer drugs correctly utilizing the five rights through medication verification. Evaluate patient responses to medications. Assess the need for patient and family education and provide teaching as indicated. Complete discharge plans and ensure patient family understanding of plans. Perform follow-up calls to patients. Assess nursing care throughout the shift. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and bedside rounding with case managers. Promote the organization and its employees through professional behavior. Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and projects. Report any quality issues in service delivery. Commit to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence. Participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. During a real-life emergency, participate in the response to the event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam