Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Healthforce•Lewiston, ME

6d•$2,140 - $2,232•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel Registered Nurse assignment for the Emergency Department (ER) in Lewiston, Maine. The assignment is for a 13-week contract with a start date of 09/14/2026. The shift is Nights, from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, with a 3x12-hour schedule. The weekly pay range is $2,140–$2,232. This hospital-based ER setting includes a full-spectrum emergency center and a dedicated Chest Pain Center. Guaranteed hours are not provided. Important notes for candidates include: must not be a previous employee of the named facility, local travelers may receive a lower rate, licensure/background checks will be reviewed, travel staff may be required to function as charge nurse or preceptor, and candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the assignment location. Assignment terms may include cancellation rights per contract. Orientation is up to 16 hours and unpaid.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse license (unrestricted) and ability to practice in Maine; licensure checks will be conducted
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
Experience: at least 2 years of ED experience; at least 1 year of critical care nursing experience recommended
Residency: candidate must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the assignment location
Skills: strong assessment, triage, and clinical judgment; ability to operate in a fast-paced ED and function as charge nurse or preceptor when required
Eligibility: travel assignment; no licensure hits or background actions accepted

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process in the ED, from admission through discharge or transfer
Assess patients upon arrival and throughout their stay; monitor vital signs and respond to changes in condition
Administer IV medications, therapies, and blood products as needed; manage IV access and medication administration safely
Document nursing actions, teaching, observations, and patient responses in the medical record
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans; coordinate with the care team to ensure smooth patient flow
Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and preceptors; assume charge nurse and/or preceptor responsibilities if needed