Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg​/Telemetry

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – 12?

Hour Night Shift – Portland, ME 04102

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry | Night Shift | Portland, ME 04102. Seeking RNs with 2+ years Med/Surg/Telemetry or stroke unit experience for a 26?week travel nursing contract. Ideal for telemetry nurses and travel RNs experienced with Epic EMR and advanced cardiac/neuro care.

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry / Telemetry Nurse
• Location: Portland, ME 04102 (On-site) — Portland, Maine travel nursing job
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2200 - $2320
• Start Date: 02/05/2026
• End Date: 07/04/2026
• Contract Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours/week
• Shift Duration: 12 Hour Nights
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Mostly every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Unit Size: 37 beds
• Patient Ratios: Days 1:4–5;
  Nights 1:5–6
• Float Requirement: Float to any Med/Surg Tele unit as needed
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)

• Experience: 2+ years recent RN experience in Med/Surg Telemetry or Medical Telemetry (stroke/neurology unit experience preferred)
• License: Active Registered Nurse license (state requirements apply) — eligible for Maine travel RN roles
• Certifications: BLS required
• Telemetry Skills: Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips, recognize rhythm changes, and escalate appropriately
• Drips/Infusions: Experience with diltiazem gtt, amiodarone gtt, insulin, Lasix gtt, Bumex gtt
• Clinical Skills: Chest tubes, wound vac dressings, cardiac catheterizations, pacemakers
• Professional Fit: Team player, proactive, open to feedback, and committed to patient safety
• Workplace Standards: No personal device use on the unit; follow facility dress code and appearance standards

• Deliver safe, patient-centered care for Med/Surg Telemetry patients, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke populations
• Monitor telemetry, interpret rhythms/strips, and communicate clinical changes promptly to the care team
• Administer medications and manage IV therapies and continuous infusions per provider orders and unit protocols
• Perform focused neuro and cardiac assessments and support evidence-based stroke monitoring and care pathways
• Provide skilled care for patients with chest tubes, pacemakers, post-cath needs, and complex wound care (including wound vacs)
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic EMR
• Float to other Med/Surg Tele units based on staffing and patient care needs
• Support a collaborative, fast-paced unit culture with a “jump in and help” mindset

• Work in a high-acuity Med/Surg Telemetry / stroke unit that values clinical skills and teamwork
• Gain experience with telemetry monitoring, advanced cardiac/neuro interventions, and Epic EMR
• Explore Portland, ME — vibrant waterfront, historic charm, excellent dining, and outdoor recreation — great for travel nurses seeking Maine assignments

Apply now to be considered for this Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN night-shift contract in Portland, ME 04102. Join our travel nursing team and advance your Telemetry Nurse career in Maine. Submit your resume and available dates today!

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Planet Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Med/Surg Tele

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