Travel Registered Nurse ER

Step into the fast-paced ER arena as a Registered Nurse in Lewiston, Maine, where every shift carries the power to save lives, ease suffering, and mentor teammates who rely on your expertise. In this ER role, you’ll be the steady hand during chaotic moments—performing triage, rapid assessments, treatments, and critical decision making while ensuring empathy guides every interaction with patients and families.

Your clinical judgment will shape patient trajectories from arrival to discharge, and your calm communication will lift the entire team. This opportunity isn’t just about a paycheck; it’s about making a lasting difference in a community that values resilience, compassion, and excellence. And beyond the hospital walls, Maine reveals its timeless appeal—quiet coastal towns, forested trails, and seaside escapes that invite you to reset after a demanding shift.

Maine's Lewiston area blends affordability with a vibrant culture, a perfect home base for nurses who want both professional challenge and quality of life. You’ll experience a welcoming city on the Androscoggin River, close-knit neighborhoods, and easy access to Portland’s dining and arts scene, plus weekend trips to the mountains or the coast. This role also offers the unique chance to work across multiple locations in the United States, broadening your clinical horizons, building diverse case expertise, and forming networks with colleagues nationwide.

Whether you stay in Lewiston or participate in short-term assignments elsewhere, you’ll gain exposure to different hospital protocols, patient populations, and care models that sharpen your skills and fuel your career growth.

Note:

this is contract work with no guaranteed hours, offering flexible scheduling and a mix of day, evening, night, and weekend shifts to fit your rhythm. Start date is March 2, 2026, and each assignment runs for several weeks, with the option to extend based on mutual interest and staffing needs. You’ll also have access to comprehensive support from our travel team around the clock.

As a travel ER nurse, you’ll lead rapid patient assessments, initiate lifesaving interventions, manage IV therapies, monitor telemetry, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians, case managers, and bedside teams to ensure seamless patient flow. You’ll document thoroughly, uphold patient safety standards, and participate in debriefs and continuous improvement initiatives that elevate unit performance. The position supports your professional development with opportunities to pursue specialty certifications, expand your critical care competencies, and step into mentorship roles as you gain experience.

Competitive compensation includes a weekly pay range of $2,182 to $2,270, with a bonus program designed to recognize performance and placement challenges. Housing assistance is provided to simplify relocation, while extension opportunities allow you to extend your assignments as you prefer.

Our organization is built on empowering nurses—investing in career advancement, mentoring, and a supportive environment that values your voice and well‑being. We emphasize collaboration, safety, diversity, and continuous learning, ensuring you have the resources, autonomy, and respect you deserve as you advance and influence patient care across settings. You’ll find a culture that celebrates teamwork, ethical practice, and a commitment to the communities we serve, while equipping you with tools and mentorship to help you grow into leadership roles or refine specialty‑focused expertise.

If you’re ready to bring your ER expertise to communities that appreciate your impact and to join a team that prioritizes your growth, apply now. This is your chance to shape outcomes for patients in Maine and beyond, while enjoying the benefits of a robust support system, flexible scheduling, and the chance to build a dynamic travel nursing career.

The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high‑quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

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• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.