Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,498 per week

American Traveler 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, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Jul 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry (IMC) night shift position requiring a minimum of 1-2 years of experience, vent experience, and tracheostomy skills.

• Work setting is a 43-bed Medical Telemetry/IMC unit (Bean
  5) within an acute care hospital
• Patient population includes respiratory, medical telemetry, surgical, sepsis, DKA, altered mental status, failure to thrive, respiratory failure, and acute-on-chronic medical conditions
• IMC patient ratios: 3:1 (day and night);
  Med/Surg patient ratios: 1:4-5 (days) and 1:5-6 (nights)
• Equipment includes ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, nasal cannula, non-rebreather masks, epidural pumps, IV pumps, PCA pumps, specialty beds, VAC dressings, and trach care supplies
• EMR is Epic
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 36 hours per week
• No on-call requirements
• Floating is required: IMC RNs may float to other IMC-level units or to med/surg as needed; med/surg RNs may float to similar-level units based on unit need and nursing skill

• Active ME RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1-2 years of RN experience required
• IMC RNs must have ventilator experience
• All candidates must have experience with tracheostomy care and reading/interpreting telemetry strips
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

• 13-week contract
• Mandatory MMC onboarding education modules must be completed upon start
• No travel pairs or groups allowed
• Personal electronic devices including Air Pods, laptops, and cell phones are prohibited on the unit
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any Maine Health facility (in Maine or New Hampshire) are considered local and are subject to a reduced bill rate
• Local candidates are not eligible for contract renewals or extensions
• Candidates who have worked at any Maine Health facility within the past 12 months should note this when applying
• A 25-mile float policy between facilities may apply as needed
• No scrub color requirement; unprofessional clothing and non-hospital logo shirts are not permitted

American Traveler Job  #P-728121. 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:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.