Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lincoln, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Med Surg
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 07/27/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg (Adult) day shift position in Maine, requiring an active ME or compact RN license and a minimum of 1 year of experience.

Details\n

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• Hospital-based Med/Surg unit serving an adult patient population
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• Day shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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• 13-week contract
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Requirements\n

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• Active Maine RN license or compact license currently in hand
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• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
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• BSN preferred
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• Current, unexpired BLS/BCLS required; ACLS preferred
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• Required immunizations: Varicella (2 doses or titer), Hep B (3 doses, titer, or signed declination), MMR (2 doses or titer), Tdap, and PPD 2-step or titer within the past 12 months
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• Flu shot required during flu season
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• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending, reaching, and pushing patients in wheelchairs and stretchers
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• Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to assess patients
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• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and verbal/written communication skills
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• DOB and SSN required for consideration
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Additional Information\n

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• Perform age-appropriate nursing assessments, reassessments, and discharge planning across all age groups
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• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and physician orders
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• Administer medications using med verify and evaluate patient responses
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• Communicate and collaborate with the healthcare team including participation in MDT meetings and bedside rounding with hospitalists and case managers
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• Conduct patient and family education and provide follow-up calls post-discharge
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• Document patient care activities in accordance with established hospital policies and standards
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• Participate in hospital-wide Quality Improvement initiatives and emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills
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• Traveler reports to Human Resources on day 1 for onboarding
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• Possible exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and toxic cleaning chemicals
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American Traveler Job ID #P-730250. 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

About American Traveler\n \n