Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Lincoln, ME

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Lincoln, ME
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Days)

Location

Lincoln, ME

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing age-appropriate nursing assessments and reassessments throughout the shift.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Communicate patient status, care activities, and changes in condition to all members of the healthcare team, including participation in MDT meetings and bedside rounding.
• Administer medications correctly utilizing the five rights and evaluate patient response to medications.
• Assess patient and family education needs, provide teaching as indicated, and complete discharge planning to ensure patient and family understanding.
• Maintain a safe physical environment, ensure supplies and equipment are available and in working order, and participate in emergency and disaster preparedness planning and response.

Required Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in Maine or a compact state license.
• BLS certification (current and unexpired).
• Required immunizations: Varicella (2 doses or titer), Hepatitis B (3 doses, titer, or signed declination), MMR (2 doses or titer), Tdap, and PPD 2-step or titer within the past 12 months; flu shot required during flu season.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of nursing assessment and clinical skills applicable across all age groups.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role including standing, walking, lifting up to 30 lbs., and maneuvering patients in wheelchairs and on stretchers.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• BSN degree preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Experience participating in quality improvement initiatives and hospital-wide programs.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to provide meaningful patient care in a community-focused medical surgical setting.
• Work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to quality improvement and patient safety.