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 43-bed floor with patient populations including respiratory conditions, sepsis, DKA, altered mental status, failure to thrive, and acute-on-chronic medical conditions
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips and respond appropriately to cardiac rhythm changes
• Operate and manage 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
• Float to other IMC-level or medical/surgical units of similar level of care based on unit need and nursing skill
• Document all patient care accurately using the facility's Epic EMR system

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Maine (or compact 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 prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with IMC-level patient populations including respiratory failure and complex acute-on-chronic conditions
• Familiarity with Epic EMR
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, and patient-centered communication skills

Why Join Us

• Join a dynamic travel nursing opportunity at a well-established acute care facility with a collaborative, team-focused nursing environment
• No call requirements and a consistent 36-hour weekly schedule provide predictability throughout your 13-week 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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