Travel Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical / Telemetry 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.

Roles requiring state licensure only: License should not expire within 45 days following start date

Travel Pairs: If you are in a relationship, EMMC will not schedule you on the same days. If you are not in a relationship, you can be scheduled for the same days if not on the same shift/unit. Managers will not guarantee the same schedule for travel pairs.

Guaranteed Hours: 36

Patient Types:

Any medical diagnosis except primary Cardiac could be seen on this unit.

Unit will monitor patients on Telemetry (Med-Tele)

Common diagnoses include but are not limited to: Stroke, COPD, Respiratory issues and illnesses – Flu/PNA/COVID, GI Bleed, Renal Failure (AKI/CKD), Electrolyte imbalance, altered mental status, weakness, non-operable fractures

Non-surgical unit

EKG interpretation - Preferred

Required Skills:

Previous charge experience highly - Preferred

Cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone), Insulin drips, Heparin drips - training available from charge and educator – does not require manager approval to offer but will be noted in the offer email for CRT if traveler has not done

Reading/Interpreting Rhythm strips

Trach care, Chest tube management, General Medical Surgical skills (wound care, IVABX, Drain/tube management, IV starts, central line management, etc.)

Will float as often as needed to any area with Med/Tele patients (within or below scope)

Orientation:

2 Days Hospital orientation

1 shift on the unit

Scheduling:

Weekend rotation: Every other

Call required: None

Holiday Expectations: no Holiday RTO is accepted at this time

RTO: Manager approval

Dress Code: Scrubs - Any color - must be professional; No crocs with holes

Free parking in designated areas