Travel Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Unit

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Housing in ME becomes more expensive in the summer months, beginning in May. Be sure to confirm you are comfortable with housing options before applying.

RTO and shift requests will not be accepted after submittal.

Guaranteed Hour: 48

26 weeks preferred but not required.

• Patient Types:

• Discharge Ready Unit

• A variety of patients are cared for here who are awaiting placement in the community

• Heavy behavioral/psych on top of LTC/SNF. Security is present on the unit due to aggressive patients

• Typically, non-acute – without the need for special monitoring or IV access

• Occasionally, patients are admitted for IV antibiotics only, but they do not receive frequent doses

• Mobility of patients range from independent transfer to Hoyer/2 assist

• Patients are cared for under a nursing home model with focus on fall prevention, skin integrity and activities

• Supported by activities coordinator, CNAs and expert care management staff

• Nursing care is less than acute level of care i.e. vital signs are once a day; full assessment is weekly

• Skills required:

• Experience caring for Geriatrics (ideal candidate would have SNF or LTAC experience)

• RN: Charge experience, dressing changes, IV antibiotic administration (most patients will not have IV access), enteral feedings

Floating: RN: to any other area within their scope of practice

• Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: Every other

• Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call

• Holiday Expectations: varies, as needed

• Approval of time off? To go through manager

• Scrub Color: Any color, must be professional

• No acrylic nails allowed

• No crocs shoes allowed

• Parking: Free in designated areas