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: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Med-surg Adult Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 7p-7a Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Current nursing license required Certifications: BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred Must-Have: - Current nursing license - Ability to problem solve - Critical thinking skills - Effective verbal and written communication skills - Knowledge base for nursing assessment and skills for all age groups Description: Registered Nurse license is required. Certifications must be current and unexpired. Immunizations are required: 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). Only declination for HepB is accepted. A flu shot is required during flu season. Traveler will report for onboarding process on day one. BSN is preferred. Position requires standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, reaching, balancing, pushing patients in wheelchairs and stretchers, and lifting up to 30 lbs. Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to assess patients are necessary. Exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, toxic cleaning chemicals, and fumes is possible. Job Functions: Performs initial age-appropriate nursing assessment. Completes ongoing age-appropriate reassessments. Completes discharge assessment to identify patient discharge needs. Identifies priorities for the delivery of nursing care. Develops and implements a plan of care based on patient needs and physician orders. Executes appropriate nursing actions to reach patient goals. Communicates patient care activities to healthcare team members. Updates healthcare team members on current status and any changes in the plan. Documents patient care activities in accordance with established standards and policies. Initiates specialty/supplemental nursing notes as appropriate. Assists with patient charges. Delivers patient care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act. Maintains a physical environment that provides safety and wellness for patients and staff. Ensures that supplies and equipment are readily available and in safe working order. Reports situations involving questionable safety or legality promptly to nursing management. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary for procedures in the event of an internal or external disaster. Demonstrates knowledge of drug administration and effects. Utilizes appropriate drug reference sources for drug information. Administers drugs correctly using the five rights through medication verification. Evaluates patient responses to medications. Assesses the need for patient and family education and provides teaching as indicated. Completes discharge plans and ensures patient and family understanding of the plan. Performs follow-up calls to patients. Assesses nursing care throughout the shift. Participates in multidisciplinary meetings and bedside rounding with the healthcare team. Promotes the organization and its employees through professional behavior. Actively participates in the quality improvement program and supports departmental quality improvement initiatives. Participates in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during emergencies, participates in the organization’s response within the scope of professional ability.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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