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Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical ICU Contract in Portland, Maine

Travel ICU RN opportunity in Portland, Maine: bring your critical-care experience to a collaborative Medical Intensive Care Unit for a 13-week assignment. Care for critically ill adult patients in a tertiary-care and teaching environment alongside a team focused on excellent patient care and clear communication. Enjoy Portland’s welcoming coastal setting, historic waterfront, and easy access to New England outdoor recreation.

Travel ICU Nurse Job Details

• Location: Portland, Maine
• Healthcare Setting: Medical Intensive Care Unit (Medical ICU)
• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 18, 2026
• End Date: January 15, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:2 in the ICU; 1:3 in intermediate care
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

Travel RN Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of ICU nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license applicable to the assignment
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Ability to float to other critical-care or intermediate-care units based on experience and patient-care needs

Medical ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a Medical ICU.
• Care for patients with complex conditions such as sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), gastrointestinal bleeding, and diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Assess patient status, recognize changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly to the care team.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary colleagues to support individualized treatment plans and continuity of care.
• Document care accurately in Epic and follow unit standards for quality and patient safety.
• Float to Neuro ICU, Surgical/Trauma ICU, Cardiac ICU, CTICU, or intermediate-care units as appropriate to your experience and staffing needs.

Apply now for this travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Portland, Maine.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.