Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Portland, ME

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Portland, ME
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Portland, Maine, 04102!

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical/Surgical Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Portland, Maine

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 36 Hours per Week | Projected Start: July 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Telemetry and Intermediate Care (IMC) unit serving a diverse acute patient population including respiratory, sepsis, DKA, altered mental status, and acute-on-chronic medical conditions
• Monitor, read, and interpret telemetry strips and respond appropriately to cardiac rhythm changes
• Operate and manage specialized equipment including ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, IV pumps, PCA pumps, epidural pumps, VAC dressings, and specialty beds
• Perform tracheostomy care and maintenance as required by patient acuity
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using an Epic EMR system
• Float to other IMC or medical/surgical units of similar level of care based on unit need and skill set

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Maine or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in Medical/Surgical Telemetry or Intermediate Care nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated experience with tracheostomy care and telemetry strip interpretation
• Ventilator experience required for IMC-level assignments
• Completion of required facility onboarding education modules upon hire

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an Intermediate Care or step-down unit setting
• Familiarity with Epic EMR
• Experience caring for respiratory failure, sepsis, or surgical patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-established, high-acuity medical environment with a collaborative, patient-centered team culture that values flexibility and strong communication
• No call requirements and a consistent 36-hour weekly schedule provide predictability throughout your travel assignment

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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