Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Lincoln, ME

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
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

Emergency Room Registered Nurse – Days (7a–7p)

Location

Lincoln, ME

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing age-appropriate nursing assessments and reassessments throughout the shift, identifying priorities for the delivery of nursing care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders, executing appropriate nursing actions to meet patient goals.
• Communicate patient status, care activities, and changes in condition to all members of the healthcare team, including participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and bedside rounding.
• Administer medications correctly utilizing the five rights, evaluate patient response to medications, and utilize appropriate drug reference sources as needed.
• Complete discharge assessments and planning, ensuring patient and family understanding of the discharge plan, and perform follow-up calls to patients as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe physical environment, ensure supplies and equipment are available and in safe working order, and report any safety or quality concerns promptly to nursing leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maine or a valid compact state license.
• Current, unexpired BLS certification required.
• Required immunizations: Varicella (2 doses or titer), Hepatitis B (3 doses, titer, or signed declination), MMR (2 doses or titer), Tdap, and a 2-step PPD 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.
• Physical ability to perform duties including standing, walking, lifting up to 30 lbs, pushing patients in wheelchairs and on stretchers, and sufficient visual and hearing acuity to assess patients.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current, unexpired ACLS certification preferred.
• Prior experience in an emergency department or acute care setting.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a community-focused emergency care environment where your clinical expertise directly impacts patient outcomes.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and emergency preparedness programs that support professional growth and organizational excellence.