Travel Emergency Department RN

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Presque Isle, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: ASAP
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a teaching hospital in Maine, requiring a ME or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of ED experience.

Details\n

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• Night shift schedule: 7P–7A, 12-hour shifts
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• 36 hours per week
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• Emergency Department within an 89-bed licensed teaching hospital
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• ED has 11 beds, including 3 trauma bays, 1 behavioral seclusion room, and 2 negative pressure rooms
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• Patient population spans neonates to geriatrics, including trauma, stroke, STEMI, and behavioral health cases
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• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4 (variable based on acuity); Tech ratio of 1:11
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• Charting system: FirstNet
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• Every other weekend rotation required
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• No on-call requirements
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• Holiday coverage as needed
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• No floating required
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Requirements\n

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• Active ME or compact RN license required
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• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS
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• TNCC and NRP preferred
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• Minimum 2 years of ED experience (recruiter notes indicate minimum 1 year in specialty; 2 years preferred per facility)
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• Experience with EKGs, IV starts, TNKase administration, nebulizer treatments, BiPAP initiation, suture removal, casting assistance, and vent management
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• Flu vaccination required for clearance
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• 2 professional references within the past year required; at least one from a supervisor, manager, or director (charge nurse acceptable; peer references not accepted)
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• Full SSN, driver's license, and copies of all certifications required for consideration
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• Permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME (EMMC at 489 State St.) to be eligible
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• No previous permanent employment at any Northern Light Health Hospital
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Additional Information\n

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• Interviews conducted via Simpli.fi
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• 3-day orientation: 2 days of hospital orientation (including time in the ED) and 1 day with a preceptor
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• Unit support includes ED provider, mid-level provider (variable hours), hospitalist (24/7), house supervisor, receptionist (24/7), ED techs, RT (dayshift; available on-call for unstable patients), critical care transport team, and 24/7 security on site
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• Charge nurse (CRN) experience is a notable plus — candidates are encouraged to mention this background
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• Professional scrubs in any color; hospital scrubs available but not required
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• On-site locker/changing room, gym, and free parking available
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• Described as a welcoming community and hospital culture
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• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration; manager approval required
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• Medical exemptions only accepted for flu vaccine requirement; minimum 2-week review period required by the facility's Approval Committee
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American Traveler Job ID #P-722944. 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 - Emergency Dept

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