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 Hour: 48

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

Required Certifications: EKG interpretation

Skills required:

• Previous charge experience highly preferred
• Cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone), Insulin drips, Heparin drips - training available from charge and educator.
• 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.)

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

Scrub Color: Any color, must be professional

Prof of ID: Photo ID